I spoke to Ciaran Mullooly today about the increasing pressures on farmers to make a living, with a particular focus on the impact of the Bord na Móna closures on part-time farmers.

FA Presidential candidate Francie Gorman joined colleagues from across the country today to protest outside the Fine Gael party think-in in Limerick over delayed farm payments, proposed changes to a nitrates derogation and the need for supports for the vulnerable livestock sector.

More than 300 farmers are today staging a protest outside the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party think-in in County Tipperary over proposed changes to a nitrates derogation and plans to hold further protests.

Francie Gorman launched his campaign where there was more than 350 people in attendance, including former IFA President John Bryan and IFA County Chairpersons from across the country.