Farmers' protest leads to empty supermarket shelves 

There is no end in sight for the protests if retailers do not commit to the price increases that farmers are seeking, the IFA has said.

The shelves in Aldi Cavan which lie empty due to a six-day IFA protest. The farmers are looking for a 2c increase on each egg purchased by the store. Picture: Lorraine Teevan

Farmers have entered day six of protesting at retailers in Co Cavan.

According to the Irish Farmers’ Association, which is leading the protests, the spirit of those at the picket lines remains strong.