Abstract

Farm Zero C is creating the world’s first climate-neutral dairy farm at Shinagh Estates Dairy Farm, Co. Cork. Funded by Research Ireland and industry partners, the project brings farmers, scientists, and industry together to cut emissions through low-carbon feeds, renewable energy, clover pastures, smart breeding, and slurry treatment. Backed by over €2M investment and a leading research consortium, Farm Zero C is building a digital platform and carbon calculator to help farmers measure impact and scale solutions. The aim: create an economically viable, and climate-neutral system that can be replicated on Irish farms in the future.