Hundreds of farmers protested outside Parliament Buildings while the minister gave evidence to his scrutiny committee about the row which has engulfed his department in recent weeks.
Farmers are angry at the shooting of the cows, which the department has said followed a court order against the cattle owner on animal safety grounds.
More than a dozen tractors parked outside Parliament Buildings and a number of MLAs gave speeches.
5. Press Eye - Northern IrelandMonday 10th August 2026 Photo by Jonathan Porter / Press EyeNorthern Irish farmers are gathering outside parliament buildings (Stormont) today to protest against the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown. This is an opportunity for people to make their voices heard and show their support for our farming community.I’ll be there. If you care about our farmers, our livestock and what has happened, please come along and stand as one.
NI farmers gathered outside parliament buildings (Stormont) to protest against the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown. This was an opportunity for people to make their voices heard and show their support for our farming community. Photo: presseye
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NI farmers gathered outside parliament buildings (Stormont) to protest against the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown. This was an opportunity for people to make their voices heard and show their support for our farming community. Photo: presseye
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NI farmers gathered outside parliament buildings (Stormont) to protest against the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown. This was an opportunity for people to make their voices heard and show their support for our farming community. Photo: [email protected]
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NI farmers gathered outside parliament buildings (Stormont) to protest against the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown. This was an opportunity for people to make their voices heard and show their support for our farming community. Photo: [email protected]