Minister Bruton hints at climate leniency for dairy production

Published: Jan. 8, 2020, 11:56 a.m.

b'Minister for Communication and Climate Action Richard Bruton has suggested that some leniency may be offered to the agriculture industry on some areas, including dairy, in regard to meeting carbon targets.

In response to a question from the Irish Farmers Journal on the calculation of methane gas from livestock, Minister Bruton said that it was important for Europe to consider its capacity to continue delivering food.'