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New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

The changes have been made to reflect the age and condition of older farm buildings more fairly, and to encourage investment in more durable, safer buildings, FBD has said.

NEWS 9 June 2026

New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

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Crop insurance is subsidised almost everywhere in the world – Jagwani

Crop insurance is subsidised almost everywhere in the world – Jagwani

NEWS 27 May 2026

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

NEWS 14 April 2026

Dempsey at Large: Volatility in farming is killing its future

Dempsey at Large: Volatility in farming is killing its future

Dempsey at Large: Volatility in farming is killing its future

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Farmer to pay €895 to neighbour after cattle damaged lawn

Farmer to pay €895 to neighbour after cattle damaged lawn

Farmer to pay €895 to neighbour after cattle damaged lawn

NEWS 16 March 2026

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FBD grew farm business in 2025

FBD grew farm business in 2025

Insurers annual report showed earnings hit from payouts relating to storm Éowyn.

NEWS 9 December 2025

FBD maintains dividend despite Éowyn-hit earnings

FBD maintains dividend despite Éowyn-hit earnings

Profit at the insurer dropped almost 30% in 2025 due to January 2025 weather.

NEWS 9 December 2025

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

A new five-year sponsorship deal has been agreed between Tullamore National Livestock Show and FBD Insurance.

NEWS 9 December 2025

Dog attacks inflicted over £150,000 in damage to NI livestock last year

Dog attacks inflicted over £150,000 in damage to NI livestock last year

NFU Mutual highlighted concern with survey results on dog owner behaviours in the run-up to lambing.

NEWS 9 December 2025

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 9 December 2025

Experts advise consumers to shop around for health insurance

Experts advise consumers to shop around for health insurance

Health insurance expert offers advice for consumers navigating the latest price hikes.

CONSUMER 9 December 2025

FBD Trust celebrates 50 years

FBD Trust celebrates 50 years

Adam Woods reports from the FBD Trust’s 50th birthday celebrations which took place in Castleknock last week.

NEWS 9 December 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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