Farmers stand down protests in Cavan

An increase of approximately 1.1c per egg has been agreed

Shelves in Aldi empty due to the protest. Picture: Lorraine Teevan

After entering their seventh day of action that led to empty shop shelves, farmers have stood down protests at retailers in Co Cavan.

Egg producers involved with the Irish Farmers' Association last Thursday morning targeted Aldi and Lidl in Cavan town.