Ammonia emissions target poses challenge for Irish agriculture

In Ireland, agriculture is responsible for 99% of all ammonia emissions.

Legislation requires Ireland to reduce ammonia emissions by 1% by 2030, compared to 2005 and by 5% from 2030 onwards, compared to 2005. In Ireland, agriculture is responsible for 99% of all ammonia emissions.

These are "very challenging targets", said Dr Dominika Krol, Teagasc research officer on agricultural gaseous emissions.