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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rory Carroll in Ballyheyland

Irish farmers say they will be forced to cull cows to meet climate targets

Donald Scully on his dairy farm.
Donald Scully walks among the cattle on his dairy farm in Ballyheyland, County Laois. Photograph: Patrick Bolger/The Guardian

Donald Scully gazes at his herd of 208 cows munching grass and clover in a verdant field, as a light breeze ruffles the stillness.

“There is an enjoyment for me to come out and look and see how healthy and happy these cows are,” says Scully, 47, a third-generation dairy farmer. “Every single cow has her own personality, they’re all individuals.”

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