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Four new Nuffield scholars named
Caitríona Morrissey
Former Glanbia boss Siobhán Talbot is the headline speaker at the annual conference in Carlow.
1 October 2024 News
Tipperary farmers win Teagasc FBD environmental sustainability award
Sixteen finalists from across the country eagerly awaited the announcement of the winner at the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, on Tuesday evening.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: FBD, Glanbia and Kerry
All three have gone on the stock market with a core business that has attracted outside capital and have a record of paying significant dividends to shareholders.
Marty to party with young farmers
The final of the 26th FBD Young Farmer of the Year will take place on Tuesday 10 September in the Heritage Hotel, Laois.
4 September 2024 News
Bright future for showing as young stars shine in Tullow
Nevan McKiernan reports from Sunday's FBD All-Ireland Young Stockperson Final at Tullow Show.
20 August 2024 Pedigree
Largest show of commercial cattle ever in Tullamore
Nevan McKiernan reports from the commercial cattle section at last Sunday's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
15 August 2024 Breeding & health
Stage is set for Tullow finals of FBD/IFJ/ISA stockperson finals
Adam Woods previews the finalists in the all-Ireland young stockperson competition which takes place at Tullow Show on Sunday 18 August.
14 August 2024 Pedigree
Profits at FBD slip even as premiums rise
Insurer says bad weather and expensive car repairs hit its bottom line.
14 August 2024 News
Lisnagre reigns supreme in Tullamore once again
Nevan McKiernan reports from last Sunday's national Charolais show at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
13 August 2024 Pedigree
Liss Minree crowned Angus champion in Tullamore
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Aberdeen Angus ring at the FBD National Livestock Show, which took place in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Sunday 11 August.
12 August 2024 Pedigree
Clonagh Hazel Eyes follows in mother's footsteps to claim national title
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Simmental ring at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore last Sunday.
12 August 2024 Pedigree
FBD posts €32m profit for first half of 2024
First half profits at FBD down compared with last year as storm damage increased payouts.
9 August 2024 News