Agricultural emissions stagnate despite drop in cattle numbers

EPA report reveals agriculture remains by far the largest single source of Ireland's emissions, accounting for about 39%
The report explained that the emission savings from having a 3.3% decline in livestock numbers did not translate into a meaningful reduction because they were effectively cancelled out by increased farm output and fertiliser use. File picture

The report explained that the emission savings from having a 3.3% decline in livestock numbers did not translate into a meaningful reduction because they were effectively cancelled out by increased farm output and fertiliser use. File picture

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 - 22:33
Rachel Martin

Irish agricultural emissions barely fell over the last year despite a 3.3% drop in cattle numbers.

The revelation comes as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its provisional greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland for 2025.

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