The various energy-saving opportunities for poultry farmers will be the focus of the upcoming Energy in Poultry event.

The event, organised by Teagasc in association with ifac, will also explore renewable energy development opportunities.

The conference will take place on 14 December at Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co Cavan.

Along with a number of speakers on the day, the event will be attended by industry stakeholders and act as a one-stop shop for anyone in poultry.

More options

Speaking from a poultry farm in Co Monaghan, Minister for Business Heather Humphreys said: “Efforts have been made by the agri-industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to date.

"More options can be considered, which could increase the efficiency of agricultural production and meet our environmental obligations.

"By working together to meet the GHG challenge, we can map our own future and grow production in a sustainable and profitable way.”

Technology

Newly appointed Teagasc poultry adviser Michael Duffy said energy efficiency and adoption of efficient technologies would allow businesses improve competitiveness while lowering their carbon footprint.

He said: “Prospects for on-farm renewable energy projects will be boosted by two new initiatives: the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) and the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS).”

Ciaran McCabe of ifac said Ireland’s poultry industry could follow in the footsteps of Germany’s and see farming as a solution rather than a contributor to climate change.

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