Agri-Business
Storm Emma cost FBD just under €7 million in claims, FBD Holdings plc chairman Liam Herlihy told shareholders at the company's AGM today.
Rural Life
Storm Emma is set to cost FBD up to €8 million following damage to farms and businesses, predominantly in the south and east.
N.Ireland
When you're one of the island's largest salad and veg firms what do you do when a major storm threatens your supply chain?
Dawn Meats has been criticised for "not adequately compensating" staff who were unable to work during Storm Emma factory shutdown.
Following the recent extreme weather, Minister Michael Creed outlined that public support cannot be provided for insurable risks.
Repairing storm-damaged roofs should be carried out with "extreme caution in mind", according to the Health and Safety Authority.
As farmers count the structural and livestock losses caused by Storm Emma, the south-east and east seems to be the "most severely" affected.
Concern is growing over slurry tank capacity as the ongoing thaw is causing surface water to build up on farmyards.
Bank of Ireland has ring-fenced a €50 million storm relief fund to provide support for businesses and homeowners.
Agri Politics
The ICSA is calling for an extension to the closed hedge-cutting period following weeks of wet weather and the arrival of Storm Emma.
Buildings
As the country recovers from the Storm Emma the Department of Agriculture is asking that all stakeholders remain vigilant to farm safety.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers to take necessary precautions when returning to work on the farm after storm
Dairy
Glanbia's agri branches will open for a period today - where conditions allow - to allow farmers to collect feed and essential supplies.
While a Status Orange snow-ice warning remains for Munster, Leinster, Cavan and Monaghan, life is to resume to "more normal patterns" today.
DII is urging the insurance industry to "deal positively" with farm level issues arising from the aftermath of Storm Emma.
Machinery
The ICMSA has welcomed the Government’s announcement that farmers who remove snow hazards on public roads will not be liable for claims.
Glanbia have offered to pay 20c/L (including VAT) on milk volumes that are lost due to the impact of Storm Emma.
Met Eireann has downgraded its red alert to a Status Orange snow-ice warning for Munster, Leinster, Cavan and Monaghan until 6:00pm today.
As farmers continue to grapple with exceptionally high levels of snowfall nationwide, concerns have...
One farmer in the south-east of the country had a lucky escape this morning when the roof of his slatted shed caved in following heavy snowfall.
Farmers have been urged to prioritise safety during the difficult weather by the ICSA's rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock.
Farmers around the country are doing their best to battle the blizzard-like conditions in an effort to keep livestock fed and watered.
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group has lifted its public safety advice to remain indoors, however road conditions remain treacherous.
