Farmers mount protests at three beef factories

The Irish Farmers Association has mounted protests outside three beef factories in Tipperary, Roscommon and Waterford today.

The association says the demonstrations have been arranged to highlight dissatisfaction with the prices paid for cattle by the plants in Nenagh, Athleague and Granagh.

IFA president Padraig Walshe says the factories have cut prices and are using "negative propaganda" to destroy farmers' confidence.