Irish Examiner view: Livestock emissions need more targeted response

Ireland is one of just three EU states to record an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture livestock over the past seven years. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Ireland is one of just three EU states to record an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture livestock over the past seven years and is one of the highest emitters per hectare of agricultural land.

The findings are contained in a report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA), which examined efforts to reduce emissions from agriculture.