Agri-Business
Farmer Business Developments plc appoints new chairperson
Farmer Business Developments plc. (FBD) has announced the appointment of Pat Murphy as its new chairman with immediate effect. Pat...
FBD
Agri-Business
FBD expects pre-tax profit of least €70m for 2022
FBD Holdings PLC (FBD) has announced that it expects to report a profit before tax for 2022 of at least...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2022 revealed
A spring-calving dairy farmer from Co. Sligo has been named the FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2022. Christopher Tuffy, who...
Rural Life
What to expect as Tullamore Show returns for the first time since 2019
Preparations are almost complete as the Tullamore Show and the FBD National Livestock Show is set to return this Sunday...
Agri-Business
Teagasc/FBD student of the year encourages agri-education
Beef farmer Dave Moloney from Co. Cork who won 2021 Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year, has encouraged people to consider...
Agri-Business
FBD notes '10-year high' in tractor claims in 2021 report
A 10-year high was hit in tractor claims during the month of June this year, insurance firm FBD has noted...
Agri-Business
FBD avoids repeat of early 2020 loss in latest results
FBD Holdings PLC has reported a profit before tax of €22 million in the first half (H1) of 2021, after...
Agri-Business
FBD records dramatically reduced profits for 2020
FBD Holdings plc has announced a dramatic reduction in profits for 2020 in its preliminary announcement for last year, with...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Beef
Changes to bull fertility insurance - breed societies face difficulty
The story of Brexit is something that will remain in the minds of many for years to come. With the...
Agri-Business
FBD commits to paying pub claims following Commercial Court judgement
FBD has issued a statement today (Friday, February 5) encouraging FBD Public House Insurance policyholders to notify it of valid...
Agri-Business
FBD appoints Tim Cullinan as independent director
FBD Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Tim Cullinan as an additional independent non-executive director with immediate effect. The...
Agri-Business
New FBD CEO to take the reins sooner than expected in 2021
FBD has confirmed that its incoming CEO, Tomás O’Midheach, is set to take the reins of the company and the...
Rural Life
Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2019 announced
Enda Farrell from Co. Longford has been announced as the 2019 Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year. The announcement was made...
Agri-Business
Court action against FBD over Covid-19 cover for pubs begins
A case has begun in the Commercial Court today (Tuesday, October 6) against FBD insurance over policies regarding Covid-19 and...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Nominations wanted for Macra Young Farmer of the Year
The search is on for the 22nd Macra na Feirme Young Farmer of the Year. Young farmers involved in dairy,...
Agri-Business
FBD reports loss before tax of €9 million for first 6 months of 2020
FBD Holdings plc has reported a loss before tax of €9 million for the first six months of 2020, up...
Agri-Business
FBD announces appointment of new group CEO
FBD Holdings plc has announced that Tomás O’Midheach will join the group on February 1, 2021, as chief executive officer...
Agri-Business
FBD announces AGM date and postpones 2019 dividend payout
FBD has announced a rescheduled date for its 2020 annual general meeting (AGM), as well as its intention to postpone...