Farmers fed up of being ‘easy target’ for emissions cuts
Farming groups have warned the industry has had enough of being seen as an ‘easy target’ for Governments seeking to cut emissions levels.
The comments come after the Irish Government introduced a sectoral emissions ceiling for agriculture of 25 per cent by 2030.
Thomas Binns, NFU uplands spokesperson, told Farmers Guardian while the the farming industry was aware of its climate responsibilities, agriculture was often seen by Government and other industries as an ‘easy target’.
He said: “Farming is a very a visible industry regarding the links between ruminants and emissions. And even though some of the information regarding this is now being questioned, the stigma remains. But farmers are now beginning to push back, as we can see in the Netherlands and Italy, and they are right to do so.”
Jane Thynne / Farmers Guardian
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