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FBD appoints Jim Bergin as director and chair
James Hanly
The FBD board said that Bergin was chosen following an extensive succession process led by the senior independent director.
15 November 2024 News
New IFA programme to identify the next generation of leaders
The ‘Ready to Lead 2025’ programme is aimed at young farmers with an interest in farm policy.
16 October 2024 Dealer
Miley to document FBD's story
The Roscommon native is uniquely placed to recount the story of the FBD Trust.
Taoiseach to speak at annual Macra rally
The annual rally will take place at Lawlor’s of Naas, Co Kildare over the October bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the biggest social event of the Macra calendar.
11 October 2024 News
Four new Nuffield scholars named
Former Glanbia boss Siobhán Talbot is the headline speaker at the annual conference in Carlow.
6 October 2024 News
Tipperary farmers win Teagasc FBD environmental sustainability award
Sixteen finalists from across the country eagerly awaited the announcement of the winner at the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, on Tuesday evening.
1 October 2024 News
Dempsey at Large: FBD, Glanbia and Kerry
All three have gone on the stock market with a core business that has attracted outside capital and have a record of paying significant dividends to shareholders.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Marty to party with young farmers
The final of the 26th FBD Young Farmer of the Year will take place on Tuesday 10 September in the Heritage Hotel, Laois.
4 September 2024 News
Bright future for showing as young stars shine in Tullow
Nevan McKiernan reports from Sunday's FBD All-Ireland Young Stockperson Final at Tullow Show.
20 August 2024 Pedigree
Largest show of commercial cattle ever in Tullamore
Nevan McKiernan reports from the commercial cattle section at last Sunday's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
15 August 2024 Breeding & health
Stage is set for Tullow finals of FBD/IFJ/ISA stockperson finals
Adam Woods previews the finalists in the all-Ireland young stockperson competition which takes place at Tullow Show on Sunday 18 August.
14 August 2024 Pedigree
Profits at FBD slip even as premiums rise
Insurer says bad weather and expensive car repairs hit its bottom line.
14 August 2024 News