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News Podcast: Farm inspection exemptions, politics and FBD overcharges
Rachel Donovan
We discuss who will be exempt from farm inspections as well as refunds given to farmer customers of FBD following an overcharge on their farm insurance.
20 March 2024 News
Sponsors sought for famous brown bread competition
The move follows the decision by Aldi not to renew its sponsorship at the Ploughing for 2024.
20 March 2024 News
FBD refunds farmers after overcharge
The company wrote to impacted customers in recent weeks making them aware of the overcharge.
FBD reports jump in profits and hints at further distribution to shareholders
The company bought back €4m of shares in the wake of annual results.
13 March 2024 News
Irish Farmers Journal to host Renewables Roadshow throughout April
A new roadshow, geared towards demonstrating how farmers, businesses, and households can save money and create a new income stream through renewable energy, will take place throughout April.
13 March 2024 News
FBD insurance reports increase in pre-tax profit to €81.4m
Company sees rise in revenue and strong customer retention, particularly in farm and business.
8 March 2024 News
Gorman makes FBD board moves
Jim Mulhall and Tim Cullinan have been nominated to the board of Farmer Business Developments plc, replacing Eddie Downey and Joe Healy.
14 February 2024 Dealer
Meat on the menu at must-not-miss IFA AGM
The IFA AGM opened with the gauntlet thrown down to government by Francie Gorman, and ended with a private and warm recognition of volunteers contributions, from Tim Cullinan to county chairs.
10 January 2024 Dealer
Farmer Business Developments pays out €8.6m dividend
Payout of 17c per share to the company's 4,050 shareholders announced.
3 January 2024 News
Farmer Business Developments plc pays out €8.6m to shareholders
The 2023-ending special payment of 17c per share due to FBD Holdings dividend is announced.
3 January 2024 News
FRS calls on schools to take part in safe tractor driving course
FRS Network's Safe Tractor Driving course is the only one of it's kind in this country aimed at children aged 14 to 16.
29 December 2023 News
Young people learning to drive from professional trainers 'critical' - HSA
Parents teaching kids bad driving habits on farms can have dreadful long-term consequences, according to the HSA.
24 December 2023 News