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- Ballyhenry (townland name) - farmed by 4 generations
of the Kane family
- Originally 50 acres, grown today to 380 acres, farmed
by Michael and Boyd Kane
- Predominantly an Arable farm – wheat, barley, oil
seed rape, maize and potatoes
- Precision farming methods, i.e. GPS enabled. Helps
to target inputs in a more environmentally friendly manner, which in turn helps improve
efficiency and yields.
- Willow coppice for biomass
- Willow Chip Biomass Boiler to provide environmentally
sustainable fuel to heat the farmhouse, self-catering apartments and nearby properties,
reducing reliance on fossil fuels
- Hemp for use in sustainable building products, e.g.
insulation, and recyclable packaging
- Wind turbine to provide electricity for farmhouse
and adjoining properties
- Environmentally sustainable tourism – conversion of
black stone barns to self-catering apartments for tourists to enjoy
- Farm walks to encourage visitors to explore the farm
and learn about local wildlife and geological history of nearby Binevenagh Mountain, an
area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty (AONB)
- Countryside Management Scheme – setting aside arable
land for wild bird cover, for example, planting trees and hedges to attract particular
species
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