Farmers 'unfairly' blamed for climate change, says Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue speaking with Seamie English from Oola, Co Limerick, and his grandson Jack English during the minister's visit to Cahir Mart, Co Tipperary, last week. Picture Denis Minihane.

Farmers have been unfairly singled out and blamed for climate change and consumers will have to take greater responsibility for emissions, the Agriculture Minister has said.

Charlie McConalogue said the debate around our agricultural sector, which accounts for one-third of carbon emissions, has been "one-sided" and "misinformed".