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Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue's CAP tour
The scenes at Kilkenny Mart
Tensions were high as the Minister was greeted by protesting farmers due to this week's announcement of what the next CAP will entail. \ Philip Doyle
IFA vice president Brian Rushe challenges the Minister. \ Philip Doyle
The tour continued at Ballyjamesduff Mart, Co Cavan, where the Minister was met with more farm organisations protesting
Cavan farmer Francis Fitzpatrick listens as Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue answers questions from farmers at Ballyjamesduff Mart, Co Cavan. \ Philip Doyle
Sowing Costello winter wheat in Co Meath
Mitchell Brothers sowing Costello variety of winter wheat at Hillfarm, Kilberry, Co Meath. \ Barry Cronin
This week's My Farming Week
Garrett and Gene Headon work 1,000ac of land in Co Kildare. \ Claire Nash
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