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Dempsey at Large: Volatility in farming is killing its future

It is clear that some form of price or profit guarantees are going to have to be part of the next CAP.

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Dempsey at Large: Volatility in farming is killing its future

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Farmer to pay €895 to neighbour after cattle damaged lawn

Farmer to pay €895 to neighbour after cattle damaged lawn

NEWS 16 March 2026

FBD grew farm business in 2025

FBD grew farm business in 2025

NEWS 11 March 2026

FBD maintains dividend despite Éowyn-hit earnings

FBD maintains dividend despite Éowyn-hit earnings

FBD maintains dividend despite Éowyn-hit earnings

NEWS 6 March 2026

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

NEWS 2 March 2026

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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 26 November 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 26 November 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 26 November 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 26 November 2025

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

David Wright reports from a UFU event on the main changes announced in the autumn budget

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

The surge in cattle prices over the last 18 months has heightened the risk for farmers of having their livestock under-insured.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn per year to Irish economy

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn per year to Irish economy

The farm machinery sector directly employs 14,926 people, with an additional 9,703 people indirectly employed, combing to total almost 25,000 jobs.

NEWS 26 November 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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