Arable
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website.
Machinery
Farming is the most dangerous occupation in Ireland. In 2017, farming accounted for over 50% of the fatalities in all workplaces.
Agri-Business
FBD, one of Ireland’s largest property and casualty insurers, has launched its fresh new brand proposition today following a €2.5m investment in a campaign that will run throughout the year.
Last Friday saw both lanes of the M3 closed due to cattle but what insurance cover do farmers need if their livestock cause a road accident?
FBD Holdings share price has bounced significantly this morning on the back of lower than expected losses for the first half of the year.
FBD Holdings reported a €3.7m loss before tax in the first half of 2016 despite increasing its premium rates
Rural Life
A group of friends have admitted to an insurance scam in which they let a cow out on a country road and then struck it with their car, the Sligo Champion has reported.
Insurance rates are continuing to rise in 2016, according to FBD Chairman Michael Berkery who is set to step down from his position next year.
FBD Holdings plc has appointed John O'Grady as Chief Financial Officer and as Director of both the Group and of FBD Insurance plc.
Other
FBD is asking people to nominate their Champion for Change, as part of the FBD Champions for Change programme competition
FBD Property and Leisure Ltd has reported after-tax profits of €1.6m last year and plans to invest heavily in its hotels.
Fiona Muldoon has been appointed as the FBD Group Chief Executive with immediate effect.
FBD Holdings plc has announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will invest €70m
FBD has asked its farmer customer base to remain loyal as it tackles its ongoing financial issues.
FBD Holdings plc has appointed Liam Herlihy as an independent non-executive Director with immediate effect to the Group.
FBD's share price has dropped by almost 12% today on the Irish Stock Exchange on the back of operating losses of €87m.
FBD has announced plans to 'simplify' its business as part of a €7m cost-saving plan announced today
The Chief Executive of FBD Holdings Andrew Langford is to step down immediately stating that he believes the time is right for somebody new to lead the company through its next phase.
