Merry Mill highlights harmony between farming and nature
The 2026 Laois Climate Action Festival featured a compelling demonstration of sustainable agriculture at The Merry Mill. Kevin Scully’s organic farm in County Laois exemplified how eco-friendly practices can enhance biodiversity and soil health while supporting climate resilience.
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Laois County Council
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The event 'Our Climate, Our Future, Our Action,' held at The Merry Mill as part of the 2026 Laois Climate Action Festival, showcased the powerful synergy between farming and nature in promoting environmental sustainability.
Nestled in the heart of County Laois, The Merry Mill is a family-run organic oat farm where farmer Kevin Scully exemplifies how sustainable agriculture can thrive. Through organic farming methods, he has nurtured healthy soils, boosted local biodiversity, and fostered a farming landscape better equipped to withstand climate challenges.
Lisa Doyle, Biodiversity Officer at Laois County Council, praised the initiative, stating, “The Merry Mill demonstrates how sustainable farming, food production, and biodiversity can unite to create healthier soils and a more climate-resilient environment.” This event serves as an inspiring example for farmers and communities aiming to blend productivity with ecological stewardship.
Nestled in the heart of County Laois, The Merry Mill is a family-run organic oat farm where farmer Kevin Scully exemplifies how sustainable agriculture can thrive. Through organic farming methods, he has nurtured healthy soils, boosted local biodiversity, and fostered a farming landscape better equipped to withstand climate challenges.
Lisa Doyle, Biodiversity Officer at Laois County Council, praised the initiative, stating, “The Merry Mill demonstrates how sustainable farming, food production, and biodiversity can unite to create healthier soils and a more climate-resilient environment.” This event serves as an inspiring example for farmers and communities aiming to blend productivity with ecological stewardship.
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