Michael Dowling

Teagasc operates the Agriculture and Food Development Authority. It offers food and agricultural research, provision of agricultural advice and agricultural education and training. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Carlow, Ireland.

Part of FBD Holdings Plc, Agricultural Trust is a registered scheme that focuses on the ownership of rural property for the purpose of generating rental income and capital appreciation. The private company owns approximately 8,937 hectares of rural property located in western Australia, an area recognized for its reliable rainfall and productive soil profiles. The properties are funded through a combination of unit holder equity and debt funding, and the ratio of debt to equity gearing is regularly assessed by the board and debt providers. The Agricultural Land Trust is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and provides further information regarding the trust's portfolio through its annual reports, half-yearly reports, and ASX announcements.