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Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus) in 2024. Adding to the excitement, for the very first time GenAngus will be hosted in New Zealand. GenAngus stands as a beacon of youth leadership in the agricultural sector. It is the […]

Preparations are in full swing for the Landfall Angus Spring Bull Sale taking place on Wednesday, 13 September 2023.   Through working with specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia, all 294 bulls on offer at the Landfall Spring Sale will be provided with Achmea Australia’s 2 Star Stud Stock insurance for the first three months from […]

As the inaugural Angus Foundation and Achmea Australia cadet, William Richards recently completed a four-week placement to gain practical experience with Achmea Australia, a growing specialist agricultural insurer that supports thousands of agribusinesses across Australia. In addition to his time spent with Achmea Australia, William also completed the five-day Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program, which […]

Inflation is driving up the cost of farming equipment, building materials and labour. In this video, our Farm Insurance Specialist Gerard Bennett explains how inflation may put you at risk of being underinsured and why it is essential to keep your farm insurance up to date. #KeepingFarmersFarming   Video Transcript: Have you considered the impact […]

Inflation has impacted the agricultural industry, affecting the cost of farming equipment and the value of farm assets.   “With rising input costs, it is important to check whether your farm insurance is up to date to ensure you are adequately covered in the event of a loss,” said Alec Jones, Farm Insurance Specialist with […]

Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia today announced the successful applicants for the 2023 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus).   Now in its fifth year, GenAngus is the flagship program of the industry alliance between Angus Australia and Achmea Australia. The program brings together the next generation of agricultural leaders to gain business […]

Specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia recognises the importance of biosecurity to the grains industry and the significant risk posed by weeds, pests, and disease. James Humphreys, Achmea Australia’s Farm Insurance Specialist in the greater Perth and Wheatbelt districts of Western Australia, reminds growers of measures they can implement to reduce biosecurity risk. “If a new […]

William Richards from Southeast Queensland has been chosen for the inaugural Angus Australia and Achmea Australia cadetship.   William will embark on a four-week placement to gain practical experience with Achmea Australia, a growing specialist agricultural insurer that supports thousands of agribusinesses across Australia.   Already working towards a career in agriculture, William is studying […]

As a cattle farmer, selecting a bull is often one of the most important decisions you make for the profitability of your beef operation, says Achmea Australia Farm Insurance Specialist Richard Reynolds. Raised on his family cattle property, Richard currently runs a Beef Stud Cattle operation with his family at Gin Gin in Queensland. Richard […]