Farmers warn of 'far-reaching implications' of nitrates changes as rallies continue

Pictured in Bandon, Co Cork, at the recent IFA 'save our deregation' rally at Bandon Co-op was Ciaran and Cormac Whelton from Barryroe with Lorance Sexton from Killbritain. Picture: Denis Boyle
Farmers are planning future rallies as they warn that the changes proposed under the nitrates regulations will have "far-reaching implications" for economic activity.
Farmers in Co Kilkenny and the wider south-east region will gather at Kilkenny Mart on Friday evening for a rally to highlight the important contribution of agriculture to the region.