Arable
Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...
FBD
Machinery
Do you think you have a chance against a PTO?
Farming is the most dangerous occupation in Ireland. Last year, it accounted for over 50% of fatalities in all workplaces,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Other
Competition: Nominate your 'Champion for Change' (€1000 up for grabs)
FBD is asking people to nominate their Champion for Change, as part of the FBD Champions for Change programme –...
Agri-Business
FBD to invest €7.5m in hotel growth and development
FBD Property and Leisure Ltd has reported after-tax profits of €1.6m last year on a turnover of €53.1m and plans...
Agri-Business
New FBD boss to focus on 'return to profitability'
Fiona Muldoon has been appointed as the FBD Group Chief Executive with immediate effect. It is also intended that she...
Agri-Business
FBD raises €70m through agreement with Fairfax
FBD Holdings plc has announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will...
Agri-Business
Support us and we'll support you, says FBD Doherty
FBD has asked its farmer customer base to remain loyal as it tackles its ongoing financial issues. Christy Doherty, Head of...
Agri-Business
FBD appoints former Glanbia Chairman as Director
FBD Holdings plc has appointed Liam Herlihy as an independent non-executive Director with immediate effect to the Group. Herlihy was,...
Agri-Business
FBD share price falls 16% on back of results
FBD’s share price has dropped by 16% today on the Irish Stock Exchange on the back of operating losses of...
Agri-Business
FBD announces plans to 'simplify' as part of €7m cost-savings amid serious losses
FBD has announced plans to ‘simplify’ its business as part of a €7m cost-saving plan announced today (Monday). It reported an...
Agri-Business
FBD Chief Executive Andrew Langford steps down
The Chief Executive of FBD Andrew Langford is to step down immediately stating that he believes the time is right for...
