Based in Moira, Northern Ireland, Fane Valley Co-operative Society is a progressive agricultural and food business with interests in animal feed manufacturing, farm supplies and the provision of a range of on-farm technical support services, integrated production and processing of premium duck products, pullet rearing and egg production, porridge oats & breakfast cereals, manufacturing of beef dripping and retail packing of edible offals.
Agriculture
Fane Valley has been supporting local agriculture since 1903. We operate an expanding network of animal feed mills and agricultural retail outlets delivering superior quality products and technical support services to the farming community. With a geographical catchment area extending across Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland Fane Valley is widely recognised as a progressive agri-business with farmer interests at its core.
Food
Fane Valley is engaged in a diverse range of food processing activities with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. From the processing of duck, edible offal to breakfast cereals we work in partnership with our farmer suppliers to create a trusted ‘farm to fork’ supply chain which provides assurance to our global customer base. Our modern processing facilities are located across the UK and Ireland.
People
Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we recognise that our employees are key to achieving our ambitions for the business. We aim to attract the best talent and to provide an environment that encourages, inspires and motivates. At Fane Valley we put our people first.
Planet
Managing our environmental impact is not only important for the planet and the communities in which we operate; it is essential for the sustainability of our supply chains and ultimately the success of Fane Valley as a business.
Place
We believe that companies and communities should thrive together. We therefore recognise the role we have to play in supporting our local communities. That is why we actively maintain a diverse programme of events, charitable efforts, sponsorships, fundraising initiatives, local support, donations and volunteering.
Latest News
Leptospirosis – The Silent Cause of Infertility
12th June 2025
Leptospirosis, more commonly referred to as Lepto, is a bacterial infection mainly in cattle that is spread through infected urine, abortion products and venereal infection. Lepto has significant Zoonotic risk – this is when there is a high risk of infected animals also infecting humans (or vice-versa). It is crucial to protect your herd from…
Maximising Wholecrop Silage for Livestock Performance
12th June 2025
As cereal crops across Northern Ireland approach maturity, you should consider the significant benefits of harvesting cereals for wholecrop silage. With increasing pressure on forage stocks and a drive for greater self-sufficiency, wholecrop silage is proving a valuable addition to many livestock diets. The key to successful wholecrop silage lies in harvesting at the right…
Sheep Lameness: Causes, Treatments and Solutions
12th June 2025
Statistics show that almost 3 million sheep in the UK are lame at any one time. This number of lame sheep is costly, with an estimated cost to the UK sheep industry of £24 million per year. Lame sheep have poor fertility and lambs finish fattening later than they should. This means that lameness is…
