A Europe-wide protest is taking place in Brussels this week.
Farmers are just setting off on their journey to Brussels to participate in a Europe-wide protest.
Those making the journey are set to protest on Thursday against various issues farmers are facing, including the concerns around the quality of Brazilian meat.
IFA President Francie Gorman is leaving the Irish Farm Centre on a tractor shortly and will stop off at a number of points to meet farm owners along the route.
Speaking from there this morning, he explains the journey ahead:
He also says they are receiving huge support from their peers:
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