Farmers are congregating in their tractors on the Monaghan and Cavan bypasses this evening.

'Reassurance and crime prevention initiatives are at the centre of community welfare'

Chair of Cavan IFA Maurice Brady says it's too important to the local economy to be allowed collapse further.

The poultry and pig sectors have been facing challenges recently.

She there's always been a mind-set within agriculture that doesn't recognise women for their work on a farm.

In a contested election, Brady was voted in ahead of Jimmy Sheridan.

IFA regional chair for Ulster/ North Leinster, Frank Brady, will be among the guest speakers.