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Mart worker found not guilty of baton assault charge on farmer
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The farmer alleged that a long-time employee of Golden Vale Mart Yard, Gotoon, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, struck him across the face with a baton at the mart in June 2019.
11 May 2023 News
FBD AGM hears of plan to distribute extra payments to shareholders
Thorny issue of CEO pay raised in questions from attendees.
10 May 2023 News
Dairygold offloads its FBD shareholding
Dairygold is believed to have had around 50,000 shares in FBD Holdings, which were worth between €380,000 and €565,000 last year.
GPS units and mobile farm equipment can be insured against theft
Farmers can insure items of farm equipment against theft. Pat O'Toole reports.
10 May 2023 News
Murphy fills FBD chair vacancy
Pat Murphy takes the Farmer Business Developments plc chair, breaking the IFA's longstanding dominance of the position.
3 May 2023 Dealer
FBD appoints Kate Tobin to succeed John O'Grady as CFO
She will take over the role from 1 January next year following O'Grady's retirement.
28 April 2023 News
Farmers warned to be vigilant during high forest fire risk alert
The forest service issued a condition orange high fire risk this week.
20 April 2023 News
Spate of GPS thefts across the country
The thefts of GPS guidance equipment from tractors and farm machinery continues to increase in Ireland, with quite a few systems stolen in the past two weeks, which is following a trend across Europe.
12 April 2023 News
Pit silage guided at €175-187/ac for 2023
The increased cost of machinery replacement, tyres, oil, insurance and labour throughout 2022 are the reasons behind a 5% hike in contractor charges, according to FCI.
22 March 2023 News
Contractor charges face 5% rise in 2023 as machinery costs soar- FCI
Increases in machinery replacement, tyres, fuel, oil, insurance and labour throughout 2022 with more expected into 2023 are the reasons behind a 5% increase in contractor charges, according to FCI.
22 March 2023 News
Young people in contracting: keeping the flag flying in a period of uncertainty
Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with three innovative, hard-working young contractors across the country to talk about the business and what they believe the future holds for the sector.
22 March 2023 Farm machinery
ISA 2023 yearbook launched
Adam Woods has all the details about the 2023 Irish Shows Association yearbook and how show enthusiasts can get their hands on a copy.
15 March 2023 Pedigree