McConalogue says no farmer will be 'forced to cut herd'

The targets were announced by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue following talks on how much farmers should have to contribute to climate-change measures.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said there will be no instructions issued to farmers to cut Ireland's national herd to meet the emissions targets. 

After agreeing to set the emissions cuts target at 25% for the argricultural sector by 2030, Mr McConalogue today said that the national herd will remain 'stable' in the coming years.