September Rural Summary
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New office at Melton Mowbray
Farmers in the Midlands can now have all their insurance queries answered by the experts on their weekly visit to Melton Mowbray Market. Coinciding with Cattle and Sheep Market Day, our agricultural expert Will Kendrick will be based at FMIB’s new Melton Mowbray office, located in the main market area, every Tuesday, to speak to…
August Rural Summary
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2020 Calendar Competition
Are you a budding photographer? Always taking pictures whilst your out and about on the farm? Then why not enter them into our 2020 Calendar Competition! We are looking for 12 ‘farming scenes’ to feature in our 2020 calendar. All you have to do is email them to us at, competitions@fandmgroup.co.uk by the 20th September…
Preventing fires on the farm
From an abundance of combustible materials and electrical faults to overheating machinery and the threat of arson, there are a myriad of reasons why farms are more vulnerable to incidents of fire – and hot weather accelerates that risk. As any farmer who has experienced a fire can attest to, the impact can be devastating,…
Keeping your livestock cool
With temperatures set to soar, and many preparing to start harvest, don’t forget your livestock and the fatal effects heat stress can have on them. Beef Cattle Cows out to pasture are not usually as susceptible to heat stress as those kept in sheds. However, working them during periods of extreme heat should be avoided,…
July Rural Summary
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Hannah Hubbard – Business Clinic, Farmers Weekly
“Last harvest my cereals yields suffered due to the extensive drought. Following the heavy rain in early June, I am concerned my yield is again going to be affected by the weather. What can I do to insure my crops and protect myself from a potential loss of income?” Volatility in our weather and seasons is…
Our Scotland Branch team up with the RSABI
Scotland Branch team up with the RSABI Our Scotland Branch, based in Ayr, have teamed up with the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) by becoming their latest corporate sponsor. Through the companies fundraising efforts the branch was able to donate £500 when Mary-Anne, South West Development Officer for the RASBI, came to visit them…
Groundbreaking Crop Yield Safety Net Launched
Groundbreaking crop yield safety net launched Farmers can now protect themselves against poor crop yields with a groundbreaking insurance policy that will compensate them for production shortfalls. Crop Shortfall Insurance, from rural insurance specialists Lycetts and Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers (FMIB), will automatically trigger pay-outs to farmers if extreme weather causes yields in their…