President Michael D. Higgins made comments on eating habits at the National Ploughing Championships.
The Irish Farmers' Association says President Michael D. Higgins shouldn't be telling people what to eat.
President Higgins said there's "no doubt" people will have to change their diets to help deal with climate change.
The IFA previously criticised a tweet by the Environmental Protection Agency, which promoted eating more "plant-based" foods.
IFA President, and Toomevara's Tim Cullinan says people's diets should be a personal choice:
Ballinakill's Francie Gorman, who's running for the presidency of the IFA, agrees with the association's current leader:
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