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We can’t control the weather, but we can have some control on grain prices
Siobhán Walsh
Managing risk for your farming business is essential. An Irish company is trying to help farmers manage risk.
10 April 2024 News
FBD Trust borrows money to buy FBD plc shares
Movement comes as Norwegian insurance group sells down stake in plc.
10 April 2024 News
Solar panels will increase insurance costs – FBD
Ciarán Roche of FBD said putting solar panels on a roof will increase the insurance premium for that building.
Crop insurance: we’re not in Kansas now
Is crop insurance really suited to Ireland? Is price insurance a better option for a country with some of the highest yields in the world?
2 April 2024 News
FBD refunds farmers after overcharge
The company wrote to impacted customers in recent weeks making them aware of the overcharge.
20 March 2024 News
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
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
Protecting, insuring and recovering GPS systems - everything you need to know
Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to manufacturers and suppliers of GPS guidance systems about insuring and protecting them, and what’s best to do if a unit has been stolen.
28 February 2024 Farm machinery
Weekend weather: cold temperatures forecast overnight
Overnight on Friday, it will be cold, with some frost and ice possible, with temperatures falling between to -1°C and 3°C.
23 February 2024 News
GPS equipment worth €250,000 stolen in 10-day nationwide farm crime spree
The thefts of GPS guidance equipment continue to worsen, with farmers and contractors targeted in Cork, Dublin and Meath in recent weeks, which follows a growing trend right across Europe.
14 February 2024 News
Healthbytes: keep informed with the latest health news
Keep up to date with developments in the world of healthcare with this month’s Healthbytes, writes Margaret Hawkins.
24 January 2024 Health
My solar farm lease has been sold, what can I do?
The news that solar developer Elgin Energy has sold its portfolio of 16 solar farms to German fund Allianz Capital Partners has raised questions from other landowners entering into agreements.
24 January 2024 News