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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition and they take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success.

PODCAST 14 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

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Back to back National titles for fabulous Mullary Vabulous

Back to back National titles for fabulous Mullary Vabulous

PEDIGREE 13 August 2026

How FBD Trust won big on FBD shares

How FBD Trust won big on FBD shares

NEWS 12 August 2026

Monaghan heifer wins National Charolais Show

Monaghan heifer wins National Charolais Show

Monaghan heifer wins National Charolais Show

PEDIGREE 12 August 2026

High praise for 30th National Simmental Show

High praise for 30th National Simmental Show

High praise for 30th National Simmental Show

PEDIGREE 11 August 2026

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Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

Champion heifer Ruby makes it two in a row at Tullamore Show

For the second year in a row, the outstanding black Limousin cross heifer, Ruby, won the senior champion commercial at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

In pictures: Tullamore Show champions for 2026

In pictures: Tullamore Show champions for 2026

Pictured are the overall breed champions from the 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, which took place on Sunday 9 August.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

FBD shareholders in line for special dividend worth almost €27m

FBD shareholders in line for special dividend worth almost €27m

Farmer premiums rose 7% at FBD in the first half of the year.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Tullamore Show: directions, tickets, map, opening hours and exhibitors

Tullamore Show: directions, tickets, map, opening hours and exhibitors

With thousands expected to attend this year's Tullamore Show, visitors are advised to plan their journey in advance. Here’s everything you need to know before setting off.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Welcome to Ireland's premier livestock show

Welcome to Ireland's premier livestock show

This week, we spoke to some of the key players in the FBD National Livestock Show and Tullamore Show.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Cathal Gormley looks ahead to the commercial cattle classes at this year's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore, with over 300 cattle competing to be crowned the 2026 champions.

BREEDING & HEALTH 29 July 2026

Cork girl wins national dairy showmanship title

Cork girl wins national dairy showmanship title

The highly anticipated Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) FBD National YMA finals returned to Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny, on 21 and 22 July, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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