‘Bogey-man’ agriculture sector will play part in climate change fight – minister

The number of cows in Ireland may have to fall to meet climate targets (Yui Mok/PA)

The agriculture sector will play its part in the fight against climate change despite being considered the “bogey-man” in Ireland, the Agriculture Minister has said.

Charlie McConalogue said every sector of the economy must do “the most it possibly can” to reach the targets set to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.