Angry farmers say sector is devastated because Greens are 'running the show'

In a bid to encourage farmers to adopt more sustainable methods, 25% of funding will be set aside for eco-schemes and the financial allocation will include €723m from the funds collected through carbon taxes.

The Government's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding priorities prove it is "not interested" in supporting the most productive farmers, it has been claimed.

The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has accused the Green Party of "running the show" when it comes to agriculture policy with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael "being led by the nose".