Agri-Business
Herlihy appointed Chairman of FBD Holdings Plc at AGM
FBD Holdings Plc has appointed Liam Herlihy as Chairman of the insurance company, replacing Michael Berkery, effective immediately. Mr. Herlihy...
FBD
Rural Life
Macra's Land Mobility Service pilot programme surpasses 'all expectations'
Some 282 arrangements have been delivered under Macra na Feirme’s Land Mobility Service during the last three years, resulting in almost...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri-Business
FBD's profits reached €11m, but warns insurance premiums will 'remain high'
FBD’s profits amounted to €11m before tax from continuing operations in 2016, but it warned that insurance premiums are set to...
Agri-Business
After a 'period of significant change' FBD invests €2.5m in rebrand
FBD, one of Ireland’s largest property and casualty insurers, has launched its new brand proposition today following a €2.5m investment...
Agri-Business
If my livestock cause a road traffic accident: am I covered?
Last Friday saw cattle breaking out onto the M3 close to Dunshaughlin in Co. Meath. A major road traffic accident...
Rural Life
FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2016 finalists announced
This year’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year finalists have been announced, and the winner will be named tonight (September 6)...
National Ploughing Championships
FBD's child safety initiative to return to this year's Ploughing Championships
FBD’s ‘Keeping You Safe’ child safety initiative is to make a return to this year’s Ploughing following last year’s success, the...
Agri-Business
FBD share price soars, after lower-than-expected losses
FBD Holdings’ share price has bounced significantly this morning, on the back of lower-than-expected losses for the first half of...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
FBD posts €3.7m first half losses despite hiking premium rates 11%
FBD Holdings reported a €3.7m loss before tax in the first half of 2016 despite increasing its premium rates by 11% this...
Rural Life
Holy cow - friends' insurance scam hits a wall (as well as a cow)!
A group of friends have admitted to an insurance scam involving FBD in which they let a cow out on...
Dairy
Pics: Behind the scenes at the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year's farm
Once the celebrations had died down for Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year award winner Damien McGrath, Agriland visited the Student...
Agri-Business
Eddie Downey retained as IFA representative on FBD board
Former IFA President Eddie Downey has been nominated to the board of FBD Holdings as the IFA representative. Downey did...
Agri-Business
Galway farmer wins Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year award
Damien McGrath has been announced as the 2015 winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year award. The awards, sponsored...
Agri-Business
New Chief Commercial Officer appointed to FBD Insurance
FBD Holdings plc has announced that it has appointed Jim Ryan to the role of Chief Commercial Officer for FBD...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Agri-Business
FBD Chairman says insurance rates will continue to rise this year
Insurance rates are continuing to rise in 2016, according to FBD Chairman Michael Berkery who is set to step down...
Agri-Business
FBD appoints new Chief Financial Officer and Director
FBD Holdings plc has appointed John O’Grady as Chief Financial Officer and as Director of both the Group and of FBD Insurance...
Agri-Business
FBD pays ex-boss Langford €180,000 in consultancy fees, after €85m loss
FBD is paying its former chief executive €16,300 a month in consultancy fees, in spite of the insurer’s “unsatisfactory” financial...
Rural Life
FBD Young Farmer of the Year opens for entries
The 2016 FBD Young Farmer of the Year is now open for entries and farmers in all enterprises are being...