The government's National Risk Assessment highlights the unavoidable global risks to the country.

The Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue, is delivering a keynote speech at the event

The President of the Agricultural Consultants Association says farmers are keen make changed to reduce emissions and enhance water quality.

The conference in Egypt concluded last week.

A 25% cut is expected to be signed off on by the Government.

There is still no agreement on the targets that farmers may have to meet.

The group of back bench TDs say they want to see a reduction in emissions balanced with a plan workable for farmers

The issue of carbon reduction targets and the possible downsizing of the national herd is highly contentious for the farming sector in this country