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100 farmers from Carlow, Kilkenny and across the country picketing Agriculture House in Dublin

They're annoyed by payment delays and changes to the nitrates derogation

The Chair of Kilkenny IFA’s calling on the Minister for Agriculture to consider his position.

About 100 members from across the country have gathered outside Agriculture House in Dublin to picket the Farmers’ Charter group meeting which was moved from Laois.

It’s over delayed payments from certain schemes and also changes to the nitrates derogation.

Jim Mulhall is among them and has been telling KCLR News why it’s important a stand is taken – listen below: