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WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED
Free crop insurance for CANEGROWERS members
All CANEGROWERS members will receive free basic crop insurance cover in 2022, as part of a major new initiative being undertaken by the grower organisation.
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The initiative, which will see every member covered against fire, hail or transport losses to the value of $35 per tonne, is aimed at lowering costs for growers.
"This member benefit ensures that growers are covered against losses via a basic crop insurance cover with an indemnity level of $35 per tonne with nil excess," CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said.
"CANEGROWERS has used our strong membership base and experience in the insurance market to develop this competitive product and the premium is being paid by the CANEGROWERS organisation.
"CANEGROWERS paying this season crop insurance premium is just one more of the many benefits that growers receive as part of their CANEGROWERS membership.
"Local district offices may offer a top-up facility or district-wide adjustment, as has been made available in previous years should growers need higher coverage," Mr Galligan said.
A letter included with this issue of Australian Canegrower outlines the new crop insurance initiative, while also highlighting
some of the other benefits growers receive from their CANEGROWERS membership.
These include, the negotiation of cane supply agreements, legal advice, support from local CANEGROWERS district staff, marketing information services, and the monthly Australian Canegrower magazine, amongst others.
"There are many ways CANEGROWERS membership helps growers, including strong advocacy and representation at local, state, national and international levels," Mr Galligan said.
"Growers also have access to influential organisations and decision makers, as well as access to industry programs and incentives, and tailored services to help support and grow their business."
Growers don't need to do anything to avail of the free crop insurance offer through CANEGROWERS. It will be automatically applied to all members.
If you would like further information about the product, please contact your district office.
