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Farm Zero C
Farming for a sustainable future
Overview
Farm Zero C is a collaboration between Carbery, BiOrbic and others to create a climate-neutral, economically-viable dairy farm.
The project takes a holistic approach, combining a range of technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the productivity and resilience of the farm.
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About Farm Zero C
In a world first project for agriculture, Carbery, BiOrbic and our partners are creating a climate-neutral dairy farm by undertaking an interdisciplinary programme of work, targeting several areas:
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Soil and Soil Carbon
Capturing carbon within the soil by planting multi-species swards. This allows reduction of fertiliser and produces more resilient grass.
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Animal Diet and Breeding
Trialling different types of diet that change animal digestion, reducing the amount of methane emitted by cows.
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Biodiversity
Maintaining and improving biodiversity on the farm and leveraging the natural ecosystem to reduce the reliance on pesticides and fertiliser.
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Life-cycle Analysis
Analysing the total environmental inputs and outputs on the farm to understand overall carbon emissions and where savings can be made.
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Renewable Energy
Sourcing renewable energy where possible to reduce the farm’s reliance on carbon-emitting fossil fuels.
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Clover and Multi Species
Trialling multi-species swards to improve productivity and reduce fertiliser use.