The latest Health and Safety Authority report showed a 13% increase in fatal accidents last year despite the Covid lockdowns

The Roscommon deputy wants to see more being done before the report is completed.

The Stand Up for Farming Campaign saw up to 100 farmers in tractors or cars drive through their local towns of Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and Castlerea

Leitrim was one of the few areas not to have any protest

It's a busy time for farmers right across the region but they're being warned that thieves are also aware of this and will be trying to take advantage of that fact

The issue of Fair Deal and requirements for farmers and small business owners has been a bone of contention for several years

Farmers in the Shannonside region could be negatively affected by the CAP changes

Farmers are worried that the national herd will be affected as part of government plans to become more eco-friendly