Farmers say no financial commitment from Government to meet emission targets

Policies which lead to a cut in food production at a time of "massive food security concerns were foolish in the extreme."

IFA President Tim Cullinan: 'Like so many other aspects of the Government’s climate policy, people are asking: where’s the funding?'

Farmers feel there is "little by way of financial commitment" from the Government to achieve the necessary climate targets for the agricultural sector.

The Irish Farmers' Association farming and climate summit taking place in Limerick today heard that the sector "will not shirk our responsibility when it comes to climate action" when it comes to achieving an emissions ceiling for 2030 that is 25% lower than 2018.