We depend two times more on imported animal feed than our neighbours

Getting feed from around the world causes transport emissions; soya is a particular cause for concern

Thu, 15 Mar, 2018 - 00:00

By Amy Lewis

Getting feed from around the world causes transport emissions; soya is a particular cause for concern Ireland is renowned for rolling green pastures and sought-after food products.

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<p>(Left to right) Jason Hawkins, CEO of Carbery Group; Darragh O'Donovan, farm sustainability lead with Carbery; Michael and Fachtna Collins, demonstration farmers; Gráinne Hurley, Teagasc regional advisory manager for Cork West; Joan Collins, Tom Curran, Teagasc head of advisory services; Don Crowley, Teagasc joint programme co-ordinator, and Enda Buckley, director of sustainability at Carbery. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

Carbery and Teagasc renew West Cork sustainability programme for another five years

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We depend two times more on imported animal feed than our neighbours

Carbery and Teagasc renew West Cork sustainability programme for another five years

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