Farmers Protest Against Low Cost Vegetables

Over 150 farmers are protesting outside Dunnes in Dublin’s Stephens Green – against below-cost selling of vegetables by the country’s supermarkets.

The Irish Farmers Association says retailers are "decimating" jobs and businesses by engaging in a race to the bottom in a bid to try to lure customers.

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IFA President John Bryan says the practice is "unforgivable" and comes at a time when farmers are already under pressure due to rising costs and downward pressure on prices.

He says retailers are putting farmers out of jobs.