Poultry farmers gather in Cavan to highlight income losses

'Retailers cannot rely on producers to keep going in this situation'

Farmers including Cavan IFA President Elizabeth Ormiston make their way through the town on Tuesday morning as they continued their rounds of protests at supermarkets including Tesco, Dunnes, Aldi, Lidl and Supervalu. Photo: Lorraine Teevan

The Irish Farmers' Association poultry committee joined by producers gathered in Cavan today to demonstrate at the main retailers - Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes and SuperValu - in the town.

Farmers assembled from 11am in a bid to send a message that future supplies of quality produce are at risk.