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Gold Member Case Study - Finnegan's Farm

Finnegan’s Farm, operated by brothers Paul and Joe Finnegan, in Co. Meath, specialises in high-quality Rooster potatoes, along with other fresh vegetables. This fifth-generation farm focuses on sustainability and quality, through the production of their versatile and healthy products.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Finnegan’s Farm met or exceeded all their biodiversity targets.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets: Supplier Certification, Waste, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2022, 2023, 2024
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In 2023, Finnegan’s Farm made notable advancements in biodiversity initiatives, surpassing several of their targets. They increased the number of beehives from ten in 2022 to 11 in 2023, meeting their milestone target. The number of bird boxes that were installed increased from 42 in 2022 to 48 in 2023, aligning with their 2023 milestone target.

Tree planting efforts doubled in 2023, exceeding their milestone target by 66%, while bat boxes also increased from five in 2022 to seven in 2023, surpassing their milestone target by 75%. Additionally, wildflower planting around the Brussel Sprout crop expanded to 1.6 hectares, further enhancing their biodiversity efforts.

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