‘Burden’ falls on other sectors if agriculture takes minimum emissions reduction route

'A reduction target of 22% for agriculture is extremely challenging but achievable'

The Climate Action Plan 2021 has proposed a target for agriculture to reduce emissions by 22% to 30% by 2030.

While some experts stress it is “vital” a lower emissions reduction target of 22% is set for agriculture “in recognition” of its economic and social importance to Ireland, others have warned that the lower the figure for agriculture, the greater the “burden” that falls on the rest of society.

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 commits Ireland to a legally-binding target of a reduction in emissions of 51% by 2030.