Investments

Net assets top €100m at the FBD Trust

The value of the Trust’s investments grew by more than €17m in 2025, driven by share price increases.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Net assets top €100m at the FBD Trust

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Financing the Future of Irish Farming

Financing the Future of Irish Farming

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 September 2026

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

NEWS 16 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

NEWS 12 September 2026

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How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

Brendan Horan looks at some Irish farms investing in new dairy equipment to improve milking efficiency and reduce running costs on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 1 August 2026

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Grant aid is paid at the rate of 60% up to the applicable maximum investment ceiling of €90,000 per holding or up to €160,000 in the case of two or more eligible partners in a registered partnership.

NEWS 1 August 2026

Time's running out to trade Farmer Business Developments shares

Time's running out to trade Farmer Business Developments shares

Latest bids submitted to auction indicate a trade price of over €2.80 per share.

NEWS 1 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: diesel, takeovers and investment guides for dummies

Down to Agribusiness: diesel, takeovers and investment guides for dummies

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the latest Lactalis UK takeover, diesel supply, energy ownership and the ABCs to investments.

PODCAST 1 August 2026

NI farmland proves sound investment

NI farmland proves sound investment

Historic figures show the average price of farmland in Northern Ireland has risen from £3,900/ac in 2000 to £15,202/ac last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 August 2026

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

New Department figures shine a light on which TAMS 3 sub-schemes saw the highest and lowest rate of approvals since they opened to applications.

NEWS 1 August 2026

Green light for building works at Rockwell Farm

Green light for building works at Rockwell Farm

The 813ac Tipperary farm was bought by Bovinae Investments for over €25m in December 2025.

NEWS 1 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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