Farming Poll 2016: Majority of farmers have no interest in carbon issue

More than half of farmers have no interest in Ireland becoming more carbon neutral.

The Irish Examiner/B&A opinion poll found that 54% said they had no interest in Ireland becoming more carbon neutral, with 46% stating they were “not at all” interested.

The finding comes as Ireland comes under more pressure to meet its greenhouse gas emission targets, with the agricultural sector coming under sharper focus because of its role in contributing to emissions.