Creed in battle with EU over carbon emissions from farming

Fight expected to be one of the state’s biggest battles this year with the EU

Agriculture minister Michael Creed Pic: RollingNews.ie

Agriculture minister Michael Creed is trying to convince the EU that the millions of trees planted here over the past three decades will make up for the rise in agriculture emissions.

He is involved in what will be one of the state’s biggest battles this year with the EU, which is seeking to get agreement on reducing carbon emissions in member states by this summer.

The state is currently projected to miss its ...