Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN HL2327
Livestock: Carbon Emissions
Tabled: 20 July 2026
Answered: 23 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether their plans for achieving net zero emissions include introducing targets to reduce livestock herd sizes.
Answer
This Government has no plans to introduce targets to reduce livestock herd sizes as part of its approach to achieving net zero. The department’s focus is on supporting farmers to reduce emissions while maintaining a thriving and productive agricultural se...
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