Ireland overly relies on imported fruit and vegetables which could be hit by climate change

Ireland's climate watchdog warns that the country's reliance on imported fruits and vegetables makes it vulnerable to climate change causing crop failures abroad.

• Ireland relies heavily on imported fruit and vegetables.
• Climate change poses a risk to Ireland's food system.
• Crop failures abroad could impact Ireland's food supply.
• The Climate Change Advisory Council has published a report on the issue.
• The report tracks progress on climate action in the agriculture and land use sector.