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...
FBD
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...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
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...
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...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. 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...
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...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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...
Agri-Business
FBD among insurers agreeing to reduce premiums for businesses
FBD is among some of the key companies in the insurance sector that have agreed to reduce premiums for business...
Agri-Business
FBD: Farmer customers with Covid-19 to be provided with €500 FRS vouchers
FBD is introducing a new initiative to financially assist its farm customers affected by a Covid-19 diagnosis, the insurance provider...
Agri-Business
FBD postpones next month's AGM due to Covid-19
FBD Holdings plc has revealed that its board has decided to postpone its annual general meeting (AGM) due to Covid-19....