Farmers need ‘balance’ when it comes to the environment and food production
IFA told this week's Irish Climate Summit that co-investment is need to help farmers transition. File Picture.
IFA President Tim Cullinan has said a “balance” is needed to achieve environmental targets amid the agri-sector’s competitive role in food production.
Mr Cullinan, who was speaking at the Irish Climate Summit on Thursday, highlighted how farmers were committed to playing their part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) but policy makers needed to become “more aware” of the challenge.
