From Calculations to Climate Action

Presentation by Professor Frank O Mara, Director of Research in Teagasc at an IFA Climate Action event in Dublin on 21 January 2020

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• Climate change has been an issue for over 30 years
• Not going away – debate intensifying
• Science still developing – need strong capability
• Balanced approach is the way forward
• Agriculture can reach the targets in Govt Climate Action Plan if key mitigation actions are adopted
• This can be done with the same or a slightly increased cattle herd
• Must work now to implement the MACC whilst developing additional solutions for post 2030