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Agricultural Insurance

Crop and livestock cover for farming businesses, protecting against hail, drought, disease and other agricultural risks.

R850/month
Indicative premium — small mixed farming operation
  • Crop cover for hail, fire and drought damage
  • Livestock cover for disease, theft and death
  • Cover for farm equipment and structures
  • Seasonal premium structures aligned to harvest cycles

What's included

Crop cover

Protects against yield loss from hail, fire, drought and other insured weather events.

Livestock cover

Covers death, theft and notifiable disease outbreaks affecting your herd or flock.

Farm equipment & structures

Extends cover to tractors, irrigation equipment, silos and farm buildings.

Cover & premium details

Cover featureDetail
Crop cover basisInsured yield value per hectare, crop-specific
Livestock cover basisMarket value per head at time of loss
Drought coverOptional add-on, region-dependent
Premium payment structureCan align to harvest or sale cycles
ExcessVaries by crop/livestock type and region

Common questions

Is drought cover automatically included?

No, drought cover is typically an optional add-on and depends on your farming region's risk profile.

How is livestock valued for a claim?

At market value per head at the time of loss, based on standard industry pricing guides.

Can I structure premiums around my harvest cycle?

Yes, premium payment structures can be aligned to when your farming business typically receives income.

Running a mixed farming operation?

An adviser at Mzansi Advisors can help you build a cover plan across crops, livestock and equipment — at no extra cost.

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