University of Galway study finds major herd cuts needed to hit sustainability targets

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A study by University of Galway and University of Limerick has found that major herd cuts are needed to hit sustainability targets.

Scientists from the universities published their research in the journal Nature Sustainability.

It states that Ireland must cut its dairy and beef herds in half to reach its legally binding 'net zero' carbon target by 2050.