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Agriland
01-08-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Carbery Teams Up with European Agency to Trial New Methane Reducing Tech
Carbery has teamed up with the European climate innovation agency, Climate KIC, to trial "next-generation methane-reducing technologies" on 10 additional dairy farms in west Co. Cork. The research project has secured financial backing of €700,000 and will see the 10 farms trial new technologies, such as a treatment for improving manure management and satellite technology to map biodiversity and expand the research which is already underway as part of the Farm Zero C initiative. The Carbery group, together with BiOrbic, are among the key partners in the Farm Zero C project which aims to "create a climate-neutral, economically-viable dairy farm". The working farm acts a "living lab" for not just researchers but also farmer and policy makers. It has already trialed a number of innovations including carbon sequestration, renewable energy, low-emission slurry spreading, feed additives, regenerative agriculture, and improved herd and nutrient management. According to Enda Buckley, director of sustainability for Carbery, Farm Zero C, demonstrates that cutting emissions and maintaining profitability "can go hand-in-hand". Buckley also believes that Carbery 's FutureProof sustainability bonus - where farmers are paid a premium to "implement certain sustainability initiatives" "on their farms - also provides firsthand proof of what works. He said the new trial will give the group the opportunity "to bring these practical solutions to more farmers, faster.' According to Carbery, the project with Climate KIC will prioritise 'ready now' innovations, to reduce methane emissions rapidly "while retaining profitability". These technologies will be selected by Carbery and participating farmers and will include the Galway-based, Glasport's Bio's Slurry Abate system which "reduces methane, hydrogen sulphide, ammonia and other gaseous emissions". The first year of the new Carbery, Climate KIC project will focus on trialling technologies, "building collaboration with the first 10 farmers", collecting baseline data, and developing viable financial and narrative models. In year two, the project will be scaled, and a second farmer cohort added. According to John O'Donoghue, who is participating in the new trial, farmers have already seen "what works on one farm, as part of Farm Zero C". "This project is about taking what has been tested on one farm, and bringing it to more of them. "We will see then what works practically and what will actually make a difference to the average farmer," he added. Separately, Carbery's Farm Zero C and Climate KIC's Deep Demonstration programmes are also looking at funding models and financial supports to make methane-reduction technologies more affordable for farmers.
Irish Examiner
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Carrigaline have 'big belief' but must focus on first day out, insists Chris O'Herlihy
2023 saw the fall of Carrigaline from the top-table of Cork club football. 2024 would be the year of their climb. Their demotion to Senior A at the end of '23 came about after a replay loss to Mallow, but only a few months later, a Division 1 league crown was harvested by beating Nemo Rangers. From there, the desire to get back up playing Premier Senior at the first opportunity was evident. And on they marched. Their nail-biting dispatch of Kanturk on penalties in the semi-final gave them a shot at putting right what went wrong a year earlier, and they booked their immediate return to the top grade with a two-point win over Knocknagree in the decider. "It was a very special year," said Carrigaline's Chris O'Herlihy. "We had a very good league campaign which set us up nicely for the senior A championship. "It was a very tough competition as well, so we were just glad to get over the line there." While - on paper - the league didn't go according to plan for the Carrigdhoun outfit in 2025, O'Herlihy insists some factors played into that. The integration of youth has been a positive aspect of the campaign, too. Chris O'Herlihy, Carrigaline, at the McCarthy Insurance Group 2025 Cork Club Football Championship launch, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Pic: Jim Coughlan. "It was a tough league. We were down and few players and we had a few injuries along the way, but we definitely took a few learnings, and a lot of young players came through. We're happy with where we're at now." O'Herlihy and his Michael Meaney-managed Carrigaline side won't have it easy on their mission to make an impression on their return to Premier Senior level. A group containing Carbery Rangers, Clonakilty and St Finbarr's awaits. "We're going to try and build on last year, we have a very good test this weekend against Carbery (Rangers)," said defender O'Herlihy. "We'll just focus on that, hopefully get a result and push on from there. "If you lose the first game, you're under serious pressure straight away. That's been our big focus really, the first game. All the team are very good, Carbery (Rangers) will be a very tough test." Eyes fixed on an extended run into the latter stages of the competition? O'Herlihy insists they can't afford to take their vision off the here and now. "We have big belief in ourselves, but we haven't been looking that far ahead. We're just focused on the group, focused on the first game. We'll move onto Clon from there." The 2024 league final win was significant for the club as a whole, but particularly for one debutant. Cork senior footballer Brian O'Driscoll - having transferred from West Cork outfit Tadgh MacCarthaigh - made his Carrigaline bow that day. The West Cork native has had a major impact on the camp. "He was huge for us last year, not just the way he was playing, but his professionalism and experience definitely added a lot to us. "It was a huge help to us last year, competing in Senior A and getting over the line in the end, so it's great to have him," O'Herlihy concluded.
Irish Examiner
09-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork dairy giant Carbery invests €700k in new research trial on farms
A fund of €700,000 has been secured to trial methane-reducing technologies on 10 additional dairy farms in West Cork as part of ingredients and food giant Carbery's Farm Zero C research project. The Farm Zero C initiative aims to create a blueprint for an economically viable, sustainable, and carbon neutral dairy farming model. Carbery is partnering with Climate KIC, a leading European climate innovation agency, to trial the new technologies on farms. The technologies will include a treatment for improving manure management and satellite technology to map biodiversity, and expanding the research underway as part of Farm Zero C. 'We've seen first-hand through Farm Zero C and through the outcomes of our FutureProof sustainability bonus (where farmers are paid a premium to implement certain sustainability initiatives on their farms), that cutting emissions and maintaining profitability can go hand in hand,' said Carbery director of sustainability Enda Buckley. 'This project gives us the opportunity to bring these practical solutions to more farmers, faster.' Methane from enteric fermentation and manure management accounts for over two-thirds of Ireland's agricultural emissions, and almost 20% of the country's overall greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative will prioritise 'ready now' innovations, to reduce methane emissions rapidly while retaining profitability. These technologies include Glasport Bio's Slurry Abate system. The wider Farm Zero C project is also looking at funding models and financial supports to make methane reduction technologies more affordable for farmers. Finance innovator and not-for profit Bankers without Boundaries will assist in exploring financial mechanisms like carbon payments, green loans, and cooperative incentive schemes. The first year of the programme announced this week will focus on trialling technologies, building collaboration with the 10 farmers, collecting baseline data, and developing viable financial and narrative models. In year two, these insights will be scaled, and a second farmer cohort onboarded. 'We have been seeing what works on one farm, as part of Farm Zero C. This project is about taking what has been tested on one farm and bringing it to more of them. We will see then what works practically and what will actually make a difference to the average farmer," said John O'Donoghue, one of the farmers who will be participating in this trial.
Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Muskerry in seventh heaven as hat-trick hero Chris Óg Jones produces the goods
Muskerry 7-11 Carbery 1-18 Cork star Chris Óg Jones landed 3-3 as Muskerry's goalscoring ability was crucial in getting past the Carbery challenge in Tuesday's McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC clash at Castletownkennigh. The Mid-Cork division will face Duhallow next week with a place in the quarter-finals of the championship proper at stake, and they stayed on course to retain the Tadhg Crowley Cup thanks to their green-flag fever. In the second minute of the second half, Muskerry midfielder Cillian O'Donovan capped a gallop through the middle with a finish to the net that did not lack panache - it put his side 3-3 to 0-11 in front and a point from Cork star Chris Óg Jones extended the lead. Carbery might have hit the front again as Aaron Hayes set up Olan Corcoran for a goal chance but Joe Creedon kept that out and Muskerry compounded matters by claiming a fourth goal immediately after. Corner-back William Ronan was the chief architect as Chris Óg Jones raised his second green flag and the county man's second point made it 4-5 to 0-11 with 37 minutes on the clock. Frees from Damien Gore and some nice scores by Olan O'Donovan allowed Carbery to hold pace for a time after that and the latter's fourth point left four in it, 4-9 to 0-17, with four minutes left. Muskerry made sure of things as Alan Quinn scored a fine individual goal and then Paul Ring's pass allowed Liam O'Connor to make it six. Olan O'Donovan did register a late Carbery goal – he finished with 1-5 – but Chris Óg Jones had the final say at the death, his deflected shot sneaking in. Carbery had had whatever breeze was there in the first half but it was not a material factor in them making much of the early running. They had an early 0-4 to 0-1 lead, though Quinn would have a Muskerry goal but for a Damien O'Sullivan save. Ryan O'Donovan extended the Carbery advantage in the wake of the goal chance before another one afforded Muskerry a way back into contention. Wing-back Seán O'Leary's driving run was the catalyst and he exchanged passes with Chris Óg Jones to give Quinn another opportunity. While O'Sullivan saved again, the wing-forward was being fouled as he shot and a penalty was awarded. Chris Óg Jones made no mistake from the spot and though Carbery responded with scores from Olan Corcoran (two-pointer) and the impressive Seán Daly to move 0-8 to 1-1 ahead again, Muskerry found a purple patch as half-time approached. They had a second goal when Daragh Ó Laoire' point attempt came back off the post and Ian Jones reacted well to claim the rebound and fire home; that was augmented with points from Liam O'Connor and Ó Laoire as they seized the lead for the first time, 2-3 to 0-9. However, Damien Gore's two-pointer sent Carbery in with the lead and Keith O'Driscoll extended the advantage on the restart. It was the last time they led, though. Scorers for Muskerry: C Óg Jones 3-3 (1-0 penalty, 1 2ptf), L O'Connor 1-3, I Jones 1-2, A Quinn 1-1, C O'Donovan 1-0, D Ó Laoire 0-1. Scorers for Carbery: O O'Donovan 1-5 (1 2pt), D Gore 0-5 (0-3 f), R O'Donovan (0-1 f), K O'Driscoll, S Daly, K Casey 1 2pt) 0-2 each. MUSKERRY: J Creedon (Uibh Laoire); D O'Donovan (Uibh Laoire), N Lordan (Ballinora), W Ronan (Kilmurry); S O'Leary (Kilmurry), P Ring (Aghabullogue), A O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue); C O'Donovan (Macroom), C Gillespie (Aghabullogue); A Quinn (Macroom), L O'Connor (Inniscarra), D Ó Laoire (Naomh Abán); D Ó Ceallaigh (Naomh Abán), C Óg Jones (Uibh Laoire), I Jones (Uibh Laoire). Subs: C Dodd (Canovee) for D O'Donovan, E O'Leary (Macroom) for Ó Laoire (both 37), K Manning (Uibh Laoire) for O'Leary (42), J O'Donoghue (Uibh Laoire) for Gillespie (52). CARBERY: D O'Sullivan (Ilen Rovers); S O'Riordan (Barryroe), P Healy (St Oliver Plunkett's), L Hourihane (St Colum's); S Daly (Randal Óg), C O'Brien (Gabriel Rangers), P O'Driscoll (Gabriel Rangers); S Ryan (Ballinascarthy), I Jennings (Kilmacabea); K Casey (Bantry Blues), A Hayes (St James'), O Corcoran (St Mary's); R O'Donovan (Barryroe), D Gore (Kilmacabea), K O'Driscoll (Gabriel Rangers). Subs: G O'Callaghan (Gabriel Rangers) for P O'Driscoll (half-time), L Shorten (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh) for R O'Donovan (41), M O'Donovan (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh) for K O'Driscoll (46), P Wall (Kilbrittain) for Casey (57), D O'Connor (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh) for Hourihan (59). Referee: J Regan (Lough Rovers).
Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- General
- Irish Examiner
From rain to results: Managing grass and breeding in Bandon
Cows are milking around 23L and 4.12% fat and 3.6% protein as of June 24, 2025, and they are currently on 3kg of 14% concentrate per day. I used all artificial insemination this year. I did not use any stock bull. We will finish our breeding around July 20. Repeats have quietened down. We got a good few repeats around week six of breeding, everything has settled down since then. There is bull running with the heifers at the moment. These heifers were also synchronised. I have not scanned anything yet. I walked the farm on Wednesday. I have one paddock at 1,500kg DM/ha and one paddock at 1,650kg DM/ha. I am going to skip these two paddocks in the hope that I can bale them next week. My cover per livestock unit is at 150. This is a bit low so if I run tight in grass, I will be able to go back and graze my two heaviest paddocks instead of baling them. This is not ideal, but it may be my only option if I do run tight on grass. With the rain at the end of June, I am confident that growth rates will be high for the next few days and my cover per livestock unit will increase. My demand at the moment is 62kg DM/ha/day and growth is at 70kg DM/ha/day. To date, I have not done any pre-mowing or topping of paddocks. As I said, I took out five paddocks for first-cut silage, I like to take out paddocks for bales when there is a surplus of grass on farm. Sometimes this can lead to me being tight on grass for a few days, but I find I have better quality of grass for the cows to graze compared to pre-mowing or topping. Our re-seeds are in six weeks now. They are coming up to the right stage now for spraying. They had excellent germination, and I top-dressed them with 25 units of nitrogen about a week ago. I hope to spray these fields as soon as possible, once the weather permits. I will be spraying these fields with Clovermax to protect the red clover in the swards. I signed up to the Farming for Water EIP through my Carbery ASSAP advisor. I am signed up to complete a nitrogen surplus plan and I will get my slurry tested. I am applying for a nitrates derogation. All drains and rivers are fenced back 1.5 metres to keep cows and run-off away from watercourses. I have all my water troughs kept over 20 metres away from water courses. All gutters and run-off in the yard is kept to a minimum to try and keep clean water and dirty water separate. I'm hoping to get along to Carbery's Milk Quality and Sustainability farm walk on Glenn Forde's farm on Friday, July 25. Dermot and Linda Walsh are farming in Lislevane, Bandon, with their children Tadgh, Aoife, Maebh, and Eoin. They milk 84 cows and supply Barryroe Co-op. Read More Dermot's planning ahead to make best use of nutrient applications
