Sponsors
FBD Insurance
Supporting Farmers & their Families for over 50 Years.
For over 50 years FBD Insurance has been invested in agriculture, farming and rural life in Ireland. We’re proud of our position as the largest home-grown insurer in the Irish market.
Through our nationwide network of 34 branches and our service centre in Mullingar we are recognised as a local insurer for Irish communities. Our quality customer service is never far away with the experience and expertise you expect from FBD. Our team is on hand to help with all your insurance needs; talk to the team in your local FBD branch today to find out why 9 out of 10 customers stay with us. Call us on 0818 617 697 for a competitive quote or visit fbd.ie/farm for further information on the types of cover available for you and your family.
* Based on all FBD Insurance direct renewal data from Sept ’23 – Feb ’24.
Underwritten by FBD Insurance plc. FBD Insurance Group Ltd trading as FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Germinal
Germinal are grass and forage seed specialists driving a climate smart approach to grass and forage research. Committed to a responsible future for agriculture, we work within our industry and with partners to facilitate a sustainable and productive food future. We do this through innovative products developed by our plant breeding team at Germinal Horizon, sharing our wealth of grassland knowledge and helping farmers address today’s challenges.
Founded in Belfast in 1825, we are a sixth-generation family company with a proud history built on the strength of great people. We are pleased to sponsor the Sustainable Pasture Farmer of the Year category to celebrate excellent grassland managers who demonstrate an understanding of good environmental stewardship and the difference they can make in reducing negative climate impacts, while maintaining profitable production.
Cormac Tagging
Cormac Tagging Limited is the leading supplier of electronic identification tags to Irish Dairy Farmers. The Company is based in Tuam, Co. Galway and has over 30 years’ experience in the agri –sector.
We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer care to all of our customers all of the time. Cormac Tagging and its reliable reputation for quality tags play an integral role in the integration of on-farm technology now and into the future.
We offer Ag Tech solutions to dairy farmers, working in conjunction with strong partnerships across the sector like Alfco, Censortec, Herdwatch, Agrinet, Kingswood and also industry bodies such as ICBF, Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture.
Our many awards to date are testament to the company’s endeavor to offer innovative solutions on Irish Dairy Farms.
Dairygold
Dairygold is a leading Irish farmer owned Co-Operative, with Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Businesses. Dairygold employs circa 1,300 people, with a turnover of over €1.4 billion. With a rich history spanning decades, Dairygold has been supporting its farmer members for over a century. Dairygold’s core activities include milk processing, the manufacture and sale internationally of a range of added-value dairy ingredients and products, and the provision of a range of farm inputs in Ireland. Dairygold recently acquired a majority shareholding in Nutritional Solutions business, Vita Actives. Dairygold’s commitment to sustainable practices ensures the highest standards in dairy farming, reflecting dedication to both quality and environmental responsibility. As a cooperative, Dairygold fosters a sense of community, working together to deliver exceptional dairy products that nourish consumers worldwide.
Agtech Ireland
Agtech Ireland represents Agtech companies across policy, research and farm level. Its aim is to showcase the benefits of technology adoption on farm and communicate how Agtech has a key role in sustainability to all stakeholders moving forward.
Agtech Ireland will act as a single point of contact for government, media, foreign trade missions and research for its industry
AgTech Ireland is providing alternatives to traditional farming methods and revolutionising the sector. New innovations can increase productivity gains to maximise profitability for the primary sector, for the benefit of all users.
Business Post
Business Post is a trusted and iconic Irish media brand. With a strong print and digital presence, it is the only Irish-owned newspaper in the market and has a well-established reputation for independent, innovative, and quality journalism. The Business Post is now the flagship brand in the wider Business Post Media Group, which also includes, Irish Tatler, Food & Wine, Auto Ireland, conference & exhibition company iQuest/Business Post Live, TV advertising sales company Post TV, Red C Research, London Speaker Bureau Ireland and data & technology companies Tribe 101 and Digital DNA. For more information on the Business Post or to subscribe go to businesspost.ie/subscribe/
Agri Insider
Agri Insider is an agricultural media outlet providing a balanced and informed discussion on all farm related matters through events and on-demand video streaming.
As part of the Business Post Group, we are well positioned to link the agricultural sector with the business and professional industries that will drive it forward.
Contact Agri Insider at www.agriinsider.ie or at michael@agriinsider.ie
Lely
As an international family business in the agricultural sector, we spend every day making farmers’ lives easier with innovative solutions and tailored services. We offer solutions for almost all activities in the cowshed: from milking to cleaning. We provide advice on how to organise a dairy farm smartly with the use of management systems. Our vision and the needs and demands of our clients are the things that drive and inspire us.
FRS Co-Op
FRS were founded in 1980 by farmers to support their communities, and as Ireland has grown, so have the co-opToday FRS is a multi-sector co-op with a focus on innovation, made up of fair-minded experts who live and work in the communities that they serve. With €100 Million Turnover, 6 Business Units, Over 2000 Employees and 65 Offices Nationwide it is a true Irish story of successful diversification at work in and around agriculture and community. The co-op rebranded in July 2024 from FRS Network to FRS Co-Op emphasising its collaborative core ethos, ‘We grow better together’.
Visit the brands of FRS at www.frscoop.ie - FRS Farm Services, FRS Fencing, FRS Training, Turas Nua, WrkWrk and are a proud founder and shareholder of Herdwatch.
Herdwatch
Herdwatch is the trusted leader in livestock management, with over 10 years of experience and more than 22,000 farmers worldwide. It provides essential tools for tracking livestock health, managing breeding, and ensuring compliance, all while simplifying record-keeping and enhancing productivity.
The mobile and desktop app allows for real-time monitoring, empowering farmers to make informed decisions with ease. With Herdwatch, farmers can take control of their livestock management and save time, reduce stress, and increase profits. This innovative platform streamlines operations, enabling farmers to manage herd and flock information efficiently.
By improving organisation and driving profitability, Herdwatch supports farmers in optimising their practices. Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it easier for farmers to focus on what truly matters.