Sustainability

  • Cows behind a fence
  • Farm fields with estuary and coastline in background
  • Wild apples on tree - close-up
  • A small rocky island sits in calm blue sea, seen from grassy green cliffs under a partly cloudy sky.

    • Our Commitment to Sustainable Farming

    Farming With the Future in Mind

    At West Cork Farm Tours, sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s how we live and work every day. We farm with care for the soil, the animals, the community, and future generations.

    From protecting biodiversity to reducing waste, our approach balances traditional knowledge with modern techniques that respect the land.

    What We Do

    • Maintain healthy, diverse pastures without harmful chemicals
    • Reuse water and reduce waste on the farm
    • Protect native wildlife and plant species
    • Invest in low-energy systems and farm efficiencies
    • Keep our carbon footprint as low as possible, reducing artificial nitrogen with the use or clover 

    Why it Matters

    The best food comes from farms that care. We’re proud to be part of a new generation of farmers who put sustainability at the centre of everything we do.

    Join Us on the Journey

    When you visit, you’ll see our work in action—and maybe go home with a few new ideas about living in harmony with nature.