Farming causes 32% of greenhouse gas emissions

The agriculture sector is responsible for almost one-third of Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This is according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) State of the Environment report, published every four years.

“In Ireland, the agriculture sector was directly responsible for 32.2% of national GHG emissions in 2014, mainly methane from livestock, and nitrous oxide due to the use of nitrogen fertiliser and manure management,” stated the EPA.