Farmers feel 'vilified' on climate change

The Climate Change Committee said Scotland may have to reduce cattle and sheep numbers by 2045 to reach net zero, but farmers have argued they are playing their part to reduce emissions and to support the environment

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle said: "It is nonsense for the Climate Change Committee to urge people to drop their red meat consumption and for livestock to be reduced."
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Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle said: "It is nonsense for the Climate Change Committee to urge people to drop their red meat consumption and for livestock to be reduced."

Farmers have been left feeling outraged after a climate change report claimed Scotland needs to reduce livestock numbers and the amount of meat and dairy people consume for the country to reach net zero....

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