The government has called for a 25 per cent reduction in agriculture emissions, while rural groups have hit out at the proposal.

There are many ways every sector can help reach the target.

Cabinet Ministers are now being phoned to seek their approval.

Monaghan and Cavan has one of the highest densities of poultry farms in the country.

'The system needs to be streamlined so that farmers' rights are recognised'

Well-established pig farmers have already left the sector as a result of the soaring price of feed and fuel costs.

County Monaghan recorded one of the most significant increases, with the supply of land to be further restricted for the year ahead.