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AUTUMN BUDGET: The Chancellor’s Budget focussed on the Government’s plans for economic growth. There were several important announcements that could affect your personal finances. Find out more.

Farm Essentials

Essential cover for small farms.

With the flexibility to choose additional covers like protecting livestock or a simple diversification.

Find your local agency office

Speak to your local agency office, who are on hand to offer face-to-face advice for all your farming needs.

Insurance overview

If your farm is less than 50 hectares, generates up to £85,000 in farming income annually and meets additional acceptance criteria, then our Farm Essentials can provide the essential property and liability covers to meet your needs.

We can provide cover for:

  • Farm Property - day-one reinstatement buildings cover up to £450,000 and contents cover up to £50,000 - including a 15% increase on property sums insured to combat inflation.
  • Farming Stock - up to £50,000.
  • Goods in Transit - up to £1,500 (includes sheets and ropes).
  • Employers Liability - protection if your business is held responsible for accidental injury to your employees: up to £10 million.
  • Public and Product Liability: protection if your business is held responsible for accidental injury to customers or the public, or for accidental damage to their property: up to £10 million.
  • Environmental Liability - damages arising from your farming activities resulting in injury, environmental or biodiversity damage: up to £2 million.

Additional covers you can choose:

  • Livestock - new cover for smaller livestock herds or flocks whilst on the land or in transit: up to £100,000 (excluding diseases).
  • Business Interruption - loss of income following insured damage to your property: up to £85,000 annual income.
  • Legal Expenses - cover against legal costs during a dispute: up to £250,000.
  • Engineering Insurance - sudden and unforeseen damage to and breakdown of plant and machinery.
  • Professional Expenses for Agricultural Land Tribunals - providing support, advice and cover during agricultural tenancy disputes: up to £20,000 as standard.
  • Group Personal Accident: protection for you and your employees against the financial impact of death or injury following an accident (illness cover is also available).
This is not an exhaustive list. The cover you choose will depend on your circumstances and your local NFU Mutual agency office will take the time to understand your needs and explain the full details, including any limits and exclusions that may apply, to help ensure it‘s right for you.

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An update from one of our farm insurance specialists, with insights on the small farm industry.

Why choose us?

Why choose us?

  • Personal service

    As the UK’s leading rural insurer, we work with farmers just like you to protect their farms and agricultural vehicles.

    Personal service

    As the UK’s leading rural insurer, we work with farmers just like you to protect their farms and agricultural vehicles.

  • Local presence

    With a network of over 280 agency offices nationwide, we can get to know you, your family and your farm.

    Local presence

    With a network of over 280 agency offices nationwide, we can get to know you, your family and your farm.

  • Heritage

    With over 110 years of insurance knowledge and expertise, we know the farming industry inside and out.

    Heritage

    With over 110 years of insurance knowledge and expertise, we know the farming industry inside and out.

Frequently asked questions

What's next?

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