Farmer’s pride in Boyne’s rising waters shines
A Kildare farmer’s century-long bond with the River Boyne has inspired a new video series highlighting sustainable practices. The documentary captures his dedication to environmental stewardship and modern farming innovations.
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Teagasc Agricultural News
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Godfrey Potterton has spent a lifetime tending to the land that cradles the very origins of the River Boyne in north Kildare. His family’s farm in Ardkill, Carbury, has stood beside the river’s gentle flow for a full century, a testament to their deep connection with the landscape and its rhythms.
Since the late 1970s, Godfrey has nurtured a mixed sheep and beef enterprise, viewing himself not merely as a farmer but as a guardian of the environment. His philosophy is simple yet profound: “I always had a grá for nature,” he reflects in the newly released *From the Fields to the Boyne* video series, crafted by videographer Matthew Walker. “It’s a privilege to be farming because we are working with nature, producing food for an ever-growing human population. We must honour the lives that farmers lead.”
The documentary paints a vivid picture of change, from the electrification of the farm to the careful installation of piping, water troughs, and new hedgerows. Godfrey’s commitment to protecting the river is evident in the fencing that now shields the waterway from livestock, ensuring its purity for generations to come. “Water is essential to life in every possible way,” he emphasises. “We need to take pride in our environment, in our habitats, and in the river that gives us life.”
Since the late 1970s, Godfrey has nurtured a mixed sheep and beef enterprise, viewing himself not merely as a farmer but as a guardian of the environment. His philosophy is simple yet profound: “I always had a grá for nature,” he reflects in the newly released *From the Fields to the Boyne* video series, crafted by videographer Matthew Walker. “It’s a privilege to be farming because we are working with nature, producing food for an ever-growing human population. We must honour the lives that farmers lead.”
The documentary paints a vivid picture of change, from the electrification of the farm to the careful installation of piping, water troughs, and new hedgerows. Godfrey’s commitment to protecting the river is evident in the fencing that now shields the waterway from livestock, ensuring its purity for generations to come. “Water is essential to life in every possible way,” he emphasises. “We need to take pride in our environment, in our habitats, and in the river that gives us life.”
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