Technology can cut 15% of dairy farmers’ energy costs

Dairy farmers have been told that efficient technology will save them up to 15% on their energy bills.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is collaborating with Teagasc to help dairy farmers reduce their energy use and save on electricity costs.

A pilot scheme is funding high-efficiency pumps which can dramatically reduce electricity consumption on dairy farms. The fund is €250,000 with 80 dairy farms likely to benefit this year.