The Agriculture Minister says farm incomes will be 'significantly enhanced' by 2030, despite a big drop in emissions.
The Climate Action Plan calls for agriculture to cut its emissions by 22 to 30% over the next nine years.
One in every 14 jobs in Ireland is in the agri-food sector, which is the largest contributor to overall emissions.
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Minister Charlie McConalogue says the industry won't suffer over the next decade: