Agriculture facing 'momentous decision' on carbon budgets

Climate Bill aims for 51% reduction in total emissions by 2030

Measures taken on climate change will need to enable farmers to shift from existing enterprises to other profitable and sustainable alternatives, says Teagasc. File Picture. 

Over the next few months, a decision on the future of Irish agriculture will be taken that may prove to be as momentous as the 1984 introduction of the milk quota or Ireland’s 1973 entry to the EU.

Teagasc explores the legislative process to change and the implications for farmers.