Breakaway farmers' group calls for 'No' vote

A breakaway farmers' group has launched a campaign for a 'No' vote in the re-run of the Lisbon Treaty referendum in October.

The Farmers for No organisation says it currently has 50 members who believe the treaty puts the future of Irish farming in jeopardy.

They say it will weaken the voice of Irish farmers in the EU and have criticised the IFA for advocating a 'Yes' vote.

The group also says it has concerns about the EU's stance in WTO negotiations, as well as the future of farm subsidies under the Common Agriculture Policy.