What we stand for.
Feirm Co-op exists for one reason — to get Irish farmers ahead. From the small everyday needs to the big shifts coming down the line.
Our mission is to deliver a growing range of products and services that make farming life simpler, fairer and more profitable — for every member, every year. We're here to get farmers ahead.
Our Values
Talk to usFarmer-led
We're an independent co-op in model and spirit. Built by farmers, run by farmers, answerable to farmers. Every decision is made with farmers' businesses and lives in mind — not shareholder or outside interests.
Honest
We show up. That means building real relationships, understanding what each farm needs and being there when it matters. Not just when it's convenient.
Ahead
We're focused on what will help farmers get ahead, whether that's next week or in ten years. We share knowledge, spot shifts early and bring solutions before you have to ask.
Simple
Farming is complicated enough. We do the legwork so you don't have to. Every service, every process, every interaction — we work hard to make it as straightforward as possible.
Progressive
We have a point of view on where Irish farming is going. We don't do things the way they've always been done — we challenge the norm, embrace new technologies and build new partnerships because standing still isn't an option.
Over forty years finding the right people for Irish farms.
Reliable farm labour, relief staff and recruitment — nationwide. We find skilled people, handle the paperwork and keep your farm running with trusted staff.
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Competitive prices on everything your farm needs.
Working together to drive down the cost of the inputs you need every week. Simple ordering, farm delivery, better value without compromise.
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FEIRM MEMBERSHIP
Farming made simpler. Membership that pays for itself.
From diarised dosing reminders to repeat order management, prescription services and herd health monitoring, Feirm Supplies membership takes the paperwork off your plate. The jobs that used to eat your evening don't have to anymore.
Become a memberMeet the Team
Declan McDonald
Chairman
Declan McDonald, a third-generation farmer from Ballycanew, Co. Wexford, brings a wealth of experience to his role as Chairman. Declan has been farming full-time since 1996, operating a low-cost, grass-based system with a 105-cow herd. Declan joined the cooperative's board in 2013.
Nigel Whyte
CEO
Nigel Whyte is the CEO of Feirm Co-op, since November 2024. With over 25 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge from the Irish Agri-Business, Finance, Education and Training sectors.
Claire Cullen
Financial Controller
Claire joined the organisation in 1995 and was appointed Group Financial Controller in September 2002. She has been the backbone to the development of the organisation since then.
James Freeman
General Manager
James Freeman is General Manager of Feirm Co-op, bringing over 20 years of experience in customer care and agricultural services. With a strong track record in improving operational efficiency and expanding market access, James is focused on driving the continued growth and development of the Co-op. He leads a dedicated team committed to delivering quality products, practical support and excellent service at competitive prices, helping Feirm Co-op provide real value to Irish farmers.
Our History
Feirm Co-op has been around since 1977, when a group of Wexford dairy farmers got tired of waiting for someone else to solve the relief milking problem and decided to sort it themselves. Two separate services — one in South Wexford, one in North Wexford — eventually found each other, and in 1993 they merged to form what is now Feirm Co-op. Nearly fifty years on, the co-op still runs on that same idea. What's changed is scale, reach, and the range of services we can offer.
