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18/09/2013
2013 Peat Harvest Best In Company's History
Over four time as much peat has been harvested this year compared to 2012, amounting to 166% of its 2013 target, Bord na Móna have reported.
This is the largest percentage increase in the history of company.
The good summer weather as been credited with helping such a bumper harvest for the year.
(MH/CD)
This is the largest percentage increase in the history of company.
The good summer weather as been credited with helping such a bumper harvest for the year.
(MH/CD)
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