Irish sheep farm emissions lower than global average
The emissions of a typical lowland system here were calculated as 10.8kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilo of live weight, compared to a global average of 11.3kg.
Sheep farms in Ireland have slightly lower greenhouse gas emissions than the average globally, according to Teagasc research findings.
The emissions of a typical lowland system here were calculated as 10.8kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilo of live weight, compared to a global average of 11.3kg.
