Livestock farmers say they will continue protests this week, stating that they have been pushed to breaking point and are demanding that the authorities address their long-standing concerns.

Some butchers protested on Saturday, the second time in recent weeks and they will continue the protest today.

Speaking to reporters, Manchester butcher Rainford Clarke said many farmers are deeply disappointed and frustrated by issues they say have been ignored for far too long.

According to Clarke, the problems range from an ongoing shortage of identification tags for animals, to the authorities’ continued failure to meet with farmers to discuss their concerns. 

Mr. Clarke said people who depend on farmers and butchers for livestock and meat will be affected by the planned action.