A new €700K initiative by Carbery & Climate KIC expands climate-neutral tech on Irish dairy farms, targeting methane reduction.
€700K Boost Dairy Farms Go Climate-Neutral with New Tech

Carbery & Climate KIC Expand Methane-Busting Innovations Across Irish Farms.

A significant new initiative, backed by €700,000 in funding, is set to accelerate the adoption of climate-neutral technologies on dairy farms, particularly in Ireland. Spearheaded by Carbery Group and Climate KIC, this program builds upon the groundbreaking success of Carbery’s existing Farm Zero C project. The core objective is to scale proven solutions that reduce environmental impact while ensuring the economic viability and long-term sustainability of dairy farming for the international dairy community.

This substantial investment will primarily fund the trialing of next-generation methane-reducing technologies across an additional 10 dairy farms in West Cork. Key innovations include advanced manure management treatments, which are crucial for mitigating agricultural emissions, and cutting-edge satellite-based biodiversity mapping. These “ready now” solutions are being prioritized to deliver rapid and tangible reductions in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while crucially maintaining the profitability of dairy producers.

The initiative is deeply integrated into the broader Deep Demonstration of sustainable food systems, initially launched in 2022 by Climate KIC and Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This comprehensive approach emphasizes not only the critical need for emission reductions but also the holistic well-being of dairy farmers, ensuring their economic security through sustainable practices and fostering local action. It aims to develop realistic and actionable long-term plans for farms to navigate the transition to a greener future in agribusiness.

Given that methane from enteric fermentation and manure management constitutes a substantial portion of Ireland’s agricultural emissions, the project’s focus on these areas is highly strategic. The first year will be dedicated to rigorously testing the selected technologies, establishing robust collaborations with stakeholders, and meticulously gathering baseline data. Subsequent phases will involve scaling these valuable insights and onboarding a second cohort of dairy farmers, fostering widespread adoption of effective climate solutions.

Crucially, the initiative is also exploring innovative financing mechanisms to make these transformative technologies more accessible to farmers. Concepts such as carbon payments and green loans are being investigated to mitigate the upfront investment barriers, thereby accelerating the transition to climate-neutral operations. This integrated approach, combining technological innovation with financial ingenuity, positions the project as a vital blueprint for sustainable dairy economics and environmental stewardship globally.

Source: Tech.eu: New €700,000 initiative expands climate-neutral tech on dairy farms

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