Agri Aware is pleased to announce that the Farm Development Co-Op (FDC) has committed to coming on board as a patron.

Established as one of Ireland’s leading professional service and advisory firms, FDC Group has built a strong reputation for providing accounting, tax, audit, financial planning, and business advisory services to farmers, SMEs, family businesses, commercial agribusinesses, self-employed professionals and contractors in rural communities across the country.

Over the years, the company has played a significant role in supporting the endurance and profitability of Irish agriculture through its specialist expertise and farmer-focused approach. Its commitment to helping farming businesses navigate changing economic, regulatory, and environmental challenges has positioned FDC Group as a trusted partner within the agri sector.

FDC Group joins over 65 patrons of Agri Aware, strengthening the agri-food educational body’s mission to enhance agricultural literacy among the general public. The company brings valuable expertise through its work with farm businesses and the wider agri-food industry, helping to inform consumers about the economic, social, and environmental importance of agriculture and food production in Ireland.

Commenting on becoming a patron of Agri Aware, Barry Murphy, CEO of FDC Group, said: “Family farm business and rural Ireland as a whole have been centrally supportive of the FDC Group throughout our growth journey over the last fifty-four years. We are delighted to support Agri Aware in its mission to advocate for the agri-food sector, and its role within the fabric of Rural Ireland.”

Speaking about FDC Group coming on board as a patron, Agri Aware Chair Shay Galvin said: “We are delighted to welcome FDC Group as a patron of Agri Aware. Its extensive experience working with farmers, agri-businesses, and rural communities across Ireland brings valuable insight to our organisation. FDC Group understands the opportunities and challenges facing modern agriculture and will be a strong supporter of our mission to educate and engage the public about the importance of the agri-food sector.”