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Hi all don't know if this is the right place to post but after some advice ?. Between Land that I own 50 acres and some rental off a Local Authority 25 acres the Local Autority has insisted of having a policy of £5.5 million Public Liabilty indemnity cover for their land , there are no...

Aye up, We have a feedstore business that can have over 100 cars and customers per day visit us. Add to the mix regular deliveries from vans up to artics, forklift trucks and the odd child wandering around whose parents are oblivious, or just as likely the “new” type of parent who lets their...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A sauna event for farmers, run by Farmstrong Scotland, aims to provide a “relaxed atmosphere with a sense of unity”, where farmers can talk about their wellbeing. The organisation is supported by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland NFU Mutual has warned that Storm Kathleen, which is set to arrive tomorrow (Saturday, April 6), could potentially wreak “havoc on properties”. Storm Kathleen is set to hit the South West, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland and western Scotland...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging dog owners to act responsibly and keep their dogs on a lead around livestock this Easter. The union said, with many farms in the midst of lambing season, concern over livestock attacks and...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that Easter driving hazards could spark a surge in rural road traffic accidents. Driving hazards like low sun, wind and rain as people travel for staycations could make for “perilous countryside roads” this...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Nominations are now open for the Inspirational Young Person Award run by rural insurer NFU Mutual, which aims to celebrate a budding Scottish food and drink star. The award, which is run in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink, is now entering...

Hi Everybody I am dealing with a shed insurance claim after storm damage and the insurers have given a figure but want to use their contractors and pay us when we pay there contracts invoices in stages I would like a pay-out Instead and get my usual contractors I use regularly that I know...

Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland With Easter set to see an increase in visitors to the countryside, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Mutual is reminding dog owners in Scotland to be extra vigilant at a time when sheep and lambs are at their most vulnerable. The warning comes as Scottish...

We are looking to expand our current enterprise, which we are farming around 280 ewes on rented/short term grazing lets. we have been trying top find more ground but its very hard to find and when you can find it, the ground is either too far away or too expensive and we seem to be hitting a...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers and other owners of pick-up trucks to take actions to safeguard their vehicles amid a rise in thefts in rural areas. NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NCRU) said newer pick-up models are...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland 2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to NFU Mutual. The rural insurance company blamed complacency among some dog owners coupled with an inability to control their pets for the...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Dorset Police is investigating the theft of a tractor after it was found burnt out at a farm in Verwood. The tractor was stolen from the Hurn Court Lane area, and the force is urging anyone with information to come forward. It was taken between...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Mole Valley Farmers is urging farmers to wear gloves at lambing to prevent sepsis risk, and is donating money from every box of full-length gloves sold this lambing season to the UK Sepsis Trust. Many farmers do not wear gloves when lambing sheep...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Rural insurer NFU Mutual has funded the appointment of a new officer to the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) to fight livestock theft. Martin Beck will join the NRCU to gather livestock-related intelligence across the UK, spot and share trends...

As above any recommendations feel as though I’m being robbed again on my renewal

Farmers worldwide are being squeezed between monopoly suppliers and monopoly buyers. With farmers fragmented, they have to be "price takers". With worldwide governments content to allow food producers to "go hang", food shortages are becoming ever more commonplace. Be it wheat in Africa, rice in...

Written by Administrator from Farming Monthly National NFU Mutual has launched its 2024 Centenary Award – with this year’s scheme now open for applications. The rural insurer’s annual award scheme provides bursaries to pay up to 75% of course fees for selected students who are undertaking a...

Having difficulty getting a sensible quote for daughter, just passed test, looking at £4000 for her too insure a 1.5tdi fiesta. Who is good for young drivers?

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/nfu-officeholder-elections/#culley So what’s the REAL story as to why Andrew Ward, Ollie Harrison and Martin Williams are not running for positions. Have they been told they are not allowed to because it would upset the gravy train?