To go past 18% in emissions cuts we'll need 'new and developing technology'

Even reaching 18% will be a significant challenge, as all measures must be widely taken up, writes independent agri-environment adviser Thomas Duffy
To go past 18% in emissions cuts we'll need 'new and developing technology'

While it has been repeatedly stated that no mandatory herd culls will take place, we have already seen potential voluntary reductions schemes mentioned. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

There has been rarely a week when so much of the future of farming hung in the balance.

The issue now is the pathway to reach this 25% cut to agricultural emissions. We know from Teagasc research that a cut of 18% is possible without any herd reduction.

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