Farmers protest over 'failure' of retail sector to give price increases

'Unless we have robust regulation of these retailers, we will see more and more farmers going to the wall'

A large contingent of pig, poultry, and horticulture farmers attended the Cork protest, which was also attended by the IFA president, Tim Cullinan.  Picture: Andy Gibson.

Farmers have gathered at two supermarket stores today over accusations the retailer has failed to give price increases to farm suppliers despite spiralling input costs.

As farmers gathered outside Dunnes Stores in Bishopstown, Co Cork and Monaghan town, Irish Farmers' Association president Tim Cullinan said that the pig, poultry, and horticulture sectors are in "meltdown" and that retailers "need to act responsibly".