Can’t afford to move: farmers protest across the country at rising fuel prices

Nationwide protests occurred this morning with the agricultural community taking to the streets of major towns and cities to protest rising fuel costs.

Tractor convoy taking part in the local demonstration as part of the nationwide protest on rising fuel prices.

Due to rising fuel prices, members of the agricultural community took to the streets across Ireland today to protest.

On April 7, at 9 am, towns and cities across Ireland found tractors and other agricultural vehicles protesting, with groups organising meeting points and routes over the last few days to ensure a coordinated protest across the whole country.