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When bushfires swept through the Grampians National Park in early 2025, Keira McDonald witnessed firsthand the fragility of rural life and business. Thankfully, her family’s holiday park was spared physical damage, but the emotional and financial strain sparked Keira’s deeper curiosity in her: how do farmers and businesses build resilience in a world where the […]
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Achmea Farm Insurance, a specialist farm insurer operating in Australia, and Hagelunie, a global provider of greenhouse horticulture insurance, recently joined forces at the Protected Cropping Conference 2025 in Adelaide, Australia, to share insights from the European cropping industry with Australian growers. Operating under Achmea, one of the world’s largest cooperative insurers serving over 13 […]
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As temperatures have dropped, specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance is encouraging rural communities to check their chimneys and flues before lighting their next fire. Achmea Farm Insurance Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania Rebecca Muir said chimney fires can be a common but mostly preventable risk. “Chimney fires are mainly caused […]
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By Alison Treston, Senior Farm Insurance Specialist with Achmea Farm Insurance, Mackay For decades, women across Australia have stood as the backbone of farming communities, shaping our future with grit, determination, and strength. As a speaker at a recent agricultural conference dedicated to women, I had the privilege to reflect on the resilience, trust, and collaboration […]
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Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance are excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program. This year’s cohort reflects the next generation of exceptional leaders, each demonstrating outstanding potential and a strong commitment to advancing Australia’s beef industry. The seventh GenAngus program will take place in Launceston, […]
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Keira McDonald from Halls Gap, Victoria, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Achmea Farm Insurance and Angus Foundation Cadetship. This highly regarded opportunity provides a four-week placement with Achmea Farm Insurance, a leading specialist and direct agricultural insurer that supports thousands of farmers across Australia. Keira McDonald is currently pursuing Agribusiness at […]
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Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance are pleased to announce the return of the Achmea Farm Insurance & Angus Foundation Cadetship —a unique program designed to assist and encourage the next generation of beef industry leaders. Applications are now open for 2025! The Angus Foundation Industry Cadetship Program has been designed to […]
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Angus Australia, in partnership with specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance, is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the highly anticipated 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus). The 2025 GenAngus program will be held in Launceston, Tasmania, from the 26-30 May 2025. Honouring Tradition, Building the Future This unique beef leadership program […]
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By Emma Thomas Chief Executive Officer Achmea Farm Insurance Celebrating and Protecting Farmers on National Agriculture Day “Agriculture is the backbone of our country. Without passionate individuals dedicated to farming, food security and sustainable living, we wouldn’t have access to fresh, safe and nutritious produce every day. That is why today, on National Agriculture […]