McConalogue: Voluntary dairy reduction scheme being explored

Last year, the Government agreed a pathway to a 51% cut in economy-wide emissions by 2030

Internal memo from the Department of Agriculture suggested that up to 65,000 dairy cows a year could be culled. File picture: Andy Gibson

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said the option of a voluntary dairy reduction scheme was being explored by the department.

He added farmers were more than willing to play their part in reducing Ireland's emissions.