Sponsors
FBD Insurance
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 and we believe farmers, businesses, retail customers and their wider communities feel real economic and social benefits as a result of our business activities.
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 how to save 15%* off new farm insurance when you have an existing FBD policy, 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.
*15% discount for existing motor/home/farm/business policyholders or when getting multiple quotes. Normal underwriting criteria and T&Cs apply
Underwritten by FBD Insurance plc. FBD Insurance Group Ltd trading as FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
KPMG
KPMG's Agribusiness team can help you improve the efficiency and profitability of your business through our wide range of audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Our national and international cross functional agribusiness professionals focus on understanding the issues faced by agribusiness companies and developing tailored solutions to meet these challenges.
We combine our multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities.
https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/industries/food-agribusiness.html
Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm to fork business encompassing Kerry Group’s spectrum of dairy-related operations across the UK and Ireland which provides high-quality dairy solutions to deliver sustainable nutrition globally.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Today we’re re-imagining dairy to inspire food and nourish life. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through innovation and collaboration, we look to the future to reduce this further and grow in a way that protects our farmers, customers and communities.
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/
AHV
AHV (Animal Health Vision) is the industry leader in quorum sensing-powered animal health solutions and value-added advisory services. AHV develops multi-award-winning, innovative, and sustainable solutions to overcome significant obstacles in the animal health sector.
Based on the science of quorum sensing, AHV develops solutions that focus on disrupting the communication between selected bacteria. By inactivating their quorum sensing, the immune system of your animals is supported naturally and effectively.
AHV’s mission is to empower farmers and give them control over their animal health. With our solutions and services, AHV is aiming for a more sustainable approach to farming with a focus on improving the longevity and productivity of these animals through our core programs – Calf Rearing, Transition & Fertility, Udder Health, and Longevity.
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.
HERDWATCH
Used by 1 in 3 dairy farmers in Ireland, Tipperary based Herdwatch is the #1 farm management app in Ireland allowing dairy & cattle farmers to save time on farm paperwork and make better decisions every day.
Whether it’s simplifying your calf registrations at the busiest time of the year, keeping track of your medicine records, breeding management or even reviewing milk records and cow performance through, Herdwatch will help you bring your Dairy farm to the next level.
Herdwatch is fully approved and integrated with the Department of Agriculture & ICBF; its also fully compliant with Bord Bia & Cross Compliance inspection requirements as all the information recorded in the app can be easily exported in seconds.
You too can join a growing community of over 18,000 farmers today by downloading the Herdwatch app from the App Store or Play Store and start eliminating farm paperwork once and for all.
FRS Network
FRS Network is a co-operative organisation established in 1980 for the provision of skilled people to meet customer requirements. Through growth and diversification FRS have expanded into to distinct divisions intrinsically linked through the supply of expertly skilled people and services: FRS Farm Relief , FRS Fencing, FRS Training and FRS Recruitment and are proud co-founders of Herdwatch. With a network of 20 offices FRS serves over 20,000 customers nationwide.
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