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Éowyn payout could reach €90m, says FBD chief
Lorcan Roche Kelly
In its annual report, FBD said that storm Éowyn was the most significant in its history. Lorcan Roche Kelly writes.
7 March 2025 News
FBD says Éowyn was the most significant storm in its history
Insurance payouts from the January storm could be as high as €90m.
6 March 2025 News
Dairygold appoints new Dairy Ireland general manager
Laffan assumes the role from outgoing Dairy Ireland general manager Eamon O’Sullivan, who announced his intention to leave the position in December 2024.
Origin reports recovery in Irish fertiliser sales
Revenue at agricultural supplier drops on falling feed and fertiliser prices.
5 March 2025 News
FBD gives first indication of costs from storm Éowyn
Trading statement issued by insurer also forecast a small drop in annual profit.
13 February 2025 News
A guide to testing products and systems on your farm
On farm trials can help you decide if a product or method of farming is worth the investment or is helpful to your profit.
12 February 2025 Crops
Dairygold rules requires significant trading from committee members
Under current rules, committee members are obliged to do significant trading with the co-op.
29 January 2025 News
Research shows money is ‘overriding stress factor’ with farmers
The research team collected data online through semi-structured interviews with 17 farmers and three focus groups with 11 farming stakeholders.
15 January 2025 News
20 tax tips for farmers
Maximise your savings with our 20 top tips on managing income tax,
8 January 2025 Agri finance
Karro owner is back in the black
Karro Food Group is part of UK111 Ltd., which also has interests in the seafood business.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Claas report steady profits despite ‘testing’ year
Claas has reported a 19% decrease in net sales for 2024 at €5 billion and a 24% decrease in operating profit for 2024 at €584 million. However, a more subdued outlook is predicted for 2025.
23 December 2024 News
Another bad year for investors in plant-based products
Shareholders in both Beyond Meat and Oatly saw a 40% drop in value in 2024
22 December 2024 News