Kerry dairy farmer claims national environmental sustainability crown
William Dennehy has been named the overall winner of the prestigious 2026 Teagasc and FBD environmental awards in County Laois. His innovative County Kerry dairy enterprise successfully balances high productivity and profitability with exceptional biodiversity and climate practices.
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Kerry dairy farmer William Dennehy was crowned the Teagasc and FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year at a celebratory ceremony held in County Laois. The top accolade was presented by Alex White, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council, during an event that highlighted the remarkable dedication of Irish agricultural producers to ecological stewardship, soil health, and climate action.
Dennehy’s spring-calving enterprise exemplifies how modern productivity can harmonise with environmental responsibility. Operating on a diet of grazed grass, his herd achieved impressive milk solids alongside strong breeding metrics while integrating over 55% clover on the milking platform and exclusively applying protected urea. Alongside proactive measures like establishing riparian buffers along the Brown Flesk River, Dennehy actively embraces advanced decision-support tools and community-driven initiatives such as Social Farming.
Industry leaders including Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara and FBD Trust Chairman Michael Berkery praised the exceptional standard of all finalists and category winners spanning biodiversity, emissions reduction, and soil management. Further details and profiles of the successful agricultural pioneers are available on the official Teagasc website.
Dennehy’s spring-calving enterprise exemplifies how modern productivity can harmonise with environmental responsibility. Operating on a diet of grazed grass, his herd achieved impressive milk solids alongside strong breeding metrics while integrating over 55% clover on the milking platform and exclusively applying protected urea. Alongside proactive measures like establishing riparian buffers along the Brown Flesk River, Dennehy actively embraces advanced decision-support tools and community-driven initiatives such as Social Farming.
Industry leaders including Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara and FBD Trust Chairman Michael Berkery praised the exceptional standard of all finalists and category winners spanning biodiversity, emissions reduction, and soil management. Further details and profiles of the successful agricultural pioneers are available on the official Teagasc website.
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