The Agricultural Minister's rating among farmers has fallen.
'Farmers feel they are being attacked from all sides, particularly environmentally'.
That's according the IFA South Leinster Regional Chair, who says they are not being given credit for their efforts to become more sustainable over the past 15 to 20 years.
His comments come as Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, reacted to an opinion poll by the Irish Farmer's Journal, which found his rating among farmers has fallen significantly, by saying that the weather can impact farmers' views on politicians.
Ballinakill farmer Francie Gorman says they are lacking political support:
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