€6m for new sustainable farming research centre

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue announced that contributions by FBD amounting to €6m have been made to the development of a new Centre for Sustainable Animal and Grassland Research at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy Co Cork. Pictured at the announcement were: Ella Walshe; Pat Murphy, Chairman Farmer Business Developments Plc; Tomás Ó Midheach, Chief Executive of FBD Holdings Plc; Elma Walshe; Charlie McConalogue T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine; Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director; Patrick Walshe; Liam Herlihy, Chairman & Michael Berkery, Chairman FBD Trust. Picture: O'Gorman Photography.

FBD has announced plans to contribute €6m to the development of a new Centre for Sustainable Animal and Grassland Research at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy Co Cork.

This significant contribution from FBD Holdings plc, FBD Trust CLG and Farmer Business Developments Plc will support the development of a new facility for research on grassland-based livestock will be a key driver in supporting farmers to achieve their climate reduction targets and ensure that the industry is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable for generations to come.