Moy Park has developed a new poultry farm built with sustainability in mind. The poultry company hailed the farm as a ‘game-changer’ on its pathway to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.
Beech farm in Lincolnshire can reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100%, effectively taking the farm ‘off grid’ when all systems are operating at capacity.
Technologies used on the farm to reach net-zero emissions include ground source heat pumps to generate heating, heat exchanger systems to reduce overall heat usage, and solar technology capable of generating an impressive 1MW of electricity, which will work in tandem with lithium battery storage.
“Everything from the design and layout of the farm building to how we capture and recycle rainwater reflects our mantra of ‘reduce, reuse, renewable,” said Stephen Beagan, head of agri estates for Moy Park. “Beech farm is a first for the poultry sector – through well thought out innovations, we have created an incredible 100% reduction in energy related GHG emissions – that represents a saving of 900 tonnes of CO2 a year. This is set to be a game-changer for the industry, particularly when taken in partnership with our other Scope 3 initiatives.”
Moy Park said it planned to use Beech farm as a blueprint on its journey to reach net-zero. It sources poultry from 700 farms in the UK. The farm also has the latest biosecurity measures, the company said.