The results are in from the AgriLand poll that went live this morning, Wednesday, September 18. Over 1,600 voters have had their say on the beef protests in just over three hours.

A total of 51% believe that the beef protests should be discontinued. 49% disagreed; they believe the protests should continue.

The results of the poll come following the conclusion of the beef negotiations on Sunday, September 15, when all main lobby groups accepted the agreement.

The main sticking point on the beef agreement appears to be that base price wasn’t discussed and farmers are concerned that if they stand off the picket line, base price will drop further.

The agreement focuses on, what it calls, “immediate benefits” for farmers, which involves a number of interventions for beef producers.

Additionally, strand two of the agreement, entitled “Strategic Structural Reforms”, sets out strategic measures which seek to address “structural imbalances” in the beef sector.