mercantile

Who else apart from the nfu shall I try? Currently got 2 tractors with them paying just under £2400. Tractors are 2014, 115r and 2017, 155r No claims etc upto 75% contracting.

Written by JohnSwire With open areas at a premium to host bonfire and firework displays, farmers are often approached by local groups and organisers, requesting temporary use of farmland as a venue for public events. “There are a number of factors the farmer should consider before agreeing to...

Written by JohnSwire Farmers are being urged to ensure they have the right employment law protection in place, after it was revealed that almost one in four UK businesses had experienced issues that could result in legal action last year. In an increasingly litigious society, claiming for...

Couldn't see a thread on this but if there is one please merge it https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-agriculture-bill-to-deliver-a-green-brexit https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/eu-referendum/direct-payments-to-be-phased-out-by-2027

Written by JohnSwire Full mortality and loss of use insurance advised before going out into field Farmers are being urged to consider suitable insurance cover ahead of rams going out to field through tupping season, as the industry is championed during Love Lamb Week (1-7 Sept). There has...

My NFU car insurance renewal has just arrived on my lap, and it was a good job I was sitting, as I fell off the chair and gasped for breath £430 last year renewal £660! any suggestions on insurers, Im one 60?

Our farm insurance renewal has just arrived on my lap, and it was a good job I was sitting! any suggestions on insurers?

Written by John Swire Farmers are being urged to put in place effective safety procedures to reduce risk of accidents on farm, as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to reintroduce a greater number of spot inspections across the country. Figures released in July by HSE reveal that...

We've been with the NFU for a while now without a claim. Our renewal this year is significantly more than it's ever been for no change in cover. We are an arable farm, mixture of rented and owned land. What are people covering over and above the usual? What company are you using and your...

Hi Could anyone help me with where I can get my new to me, but older than most telehandlers Loler Tested, as it will need to get this to be accepted for any potential insurance claims, and also to be safe to use, hence I am now looking to learn from the more experienced members where one woul...

I have a "16Reg" Isuzu Yukon extra cab pickup insured fully comp with the NFU and the annual premium is £843 seems expensive to me, your opinions would be appreciated?

Any one on here with experience of getting insurers to pay up.

Written by John Swire Amendments to development laws introduced earlier this month are set to incentivise more farmers to convert agricultural buildings into residential homes, but landowners are being advised to ensure the correct insurance cover is in place, or face the threat of policies not...

:oops: Eh up! The idea of starting a thread about Holistic management has been on my mind for ages, if I am honest. Lets start by me putting my cards on the table - I have NO formal training, NO books, and NO interest in starting big wars on which way is best. I do, however, completely and...

Written by John Swire As cattle and sheep begin to go out to pasture, are you confident your land borders are secure, and fencing stock-proof? As animals go out to grass, farmers are being advised to ensure land security borders are adequate and stock-proof, with several recent incidences...

Written by John Swire Landowners and contractors are being urged to ensure they have suitable agreements in place before work commences on farm, to avoid insurance shortfalls and disputes in the future. With increasing numbers of landowners contracting their farm-operations, and more farmers...

Written by John Swire Sheep farmers are being urged to take cover against the potential financial losses incurred by sheep worrying after the latest spate of distressing attacks reported across the country. The graphic images and noticeable increase in reports of sheep worrying over recent...

just had renewal for my tractor and its gone up 150 pounds from 1450 to 1600. its my only tractor and I do contracting only with it. tractor is nh 7.200 auto. it just seems a fecking lot for insurance what do you pay for your ins and with who

Hi is having an annual test on a tractor loader a legal requirement? Would only be used by myself but some farm contracting. Ive not been asked but a friend has been asked to get his done, we use the same insurer. I expect i'll have to get mine done when its up for renewal. Also if so, how...

Evening, My home insurance has come up for renewal and im looking at covering the small holding too. I've got quotes from NFU and also Farmers and Mercantile. The F&M quote is much more reasonable, but the local guys round here keep telling me to go with NFU. There is about £1k difference...