Ireland’s carbon quota strategy team deserve great credit

Ireland may lose milk quotas this year, but could instead have been shackled by carbon quotas were it not for a breakthrough in October that should not be overlooked in any review of 2014, suggests Stephen Cadogan.
Ireland’s carbon quota strategy team deserve great credit

Up to the October meeting of EU prime ministers, Ireland faced tightening targets for reduction of our greenhouse gases (GHGs).

Because one third of these gases come from our agriculture (compared to 10% in most of the EU), we faced a worst-case scenario of ‘carbon quotas’ for agriculture.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Farming

Newsletter

Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments in Farming with our weekly newsletter.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited