Agri businesses delivered another strong performance for investors in 2013. As Brian Leslie reports here, the key agri food businesses trading on the Irish stock exchange delivered a return of 25% to 100%.

For the farming community, Kerry Group, Glanbia and FBD Holdings once again delivered strong performances. Shareholders in both FBD and Donegal Creameries have benefited significantly from the divestment strategies of both PLCs.

Moving the hotel business into a joint venture with Farm Business Developments plc appears to have significantly enhanced the attractiveness of FBD Holdings to shareholders with a 72% increase in share value.

Similarly, the decision by Donegal Creameries to offload its liquid milk business and position itself as a global player in the seed potato business has delivered share growth of 88%.