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Foul odour emanating from An Grianan in Donegal has become so intense that it is making local children vomit, according to locals from the Burt and Burnfoot areas.
The comments were made at a public meeting in Donegal and the Donegal Democrat reported that residents plan to form a community action group to tackle the ongoing odour issue from the farm.
The local newspaper also reported that residents were concerned that chicken excrement was being spread on the farm.
An Grianan
An Grianan, is a 2,400ac organic farm run by Glenmore Estates and they issued a statement in defence of their farm and management practices.
“Glenmore Estate Farms wish to clarify that they do not spread “chicken excrement” to lands. The digestate fertiliser used at the An Grianán farm is produced in accordance with strict EU and national standards at the Glenmore Biogas plant,” the statement read.
Glenmore Estate Farms refute the allegation
“Digestate is pasteurised, which eradicates animal or plant pathogens, and is then tested in an approved laboratory for a wide range of parameters including nutrients, metals and microbes.
“Glenmore Estate Farms refute the allegation of the company using “legislation loopholes” in respect of their activities and seek further clarification on this.”
They added that they looked forward to engaging with the local action group once it was formed.
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