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Gold Member Case Study - Meade Farm Group

Meade Farm Group is a family farm business, established in Lobinstown, Co. Meath in 1977 by Philip Meade Sr. and his late wife Emily. Their passion for cultivating, packaging, and distributing fresh produce - especially root crops and brassicas - has driven the company's growth and established its reputation as a producer of high-quality horticultural products.

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Sustainability Achievements

Meade Farm Group improved their local biodiversity opportunities, exceeding their milestone target by more than 100%.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Biodiversity, Community Engagement, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary Targets: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Biodiversity, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2022, 2024
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In 2023, Meade Farm Group made significant strides in advancing their biodiversity goals, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Through careful monitoring and in-depth research, the company identified the most effective locations for supporting local wildlife. This strategic approach resulted in the installation of five owl boxes in an optimal area, surpassing their milestone target by 66.7%. These measures will aid natural pest management. This nature-based solution aligns with the company’s broader goal of creating a more sustainable and ecologically balanced farming environment.

Furthermore, Meade Farm Group expanded the acreage of pollinator strips, from 4.755 acres in 2022 to 19.59 acres in 2023, by planting nutrient-rich clover swards across multiple fields, creating a thriving habitat for bees and other pollinating insects. Additionally, the company designated a wetland to a pollinator reserve, offering a safe and sustainable environment for native species to flourish. This effort led to the company exceeding their milestone target by more than 100%, showcasing Meade Farm Group’s strong commitment to sustainability.

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