Poll shows farmers are ready to cancel IFA membership

The poll by farming website Agriland was carried out in the wake of the organisation's wage scandal.

There's been major controversy since details emerged last week of former General Secretary Pat Smith's salary and 2 million euro severance package.

The revelations have also led to the resignation of the group's President Eddie Downey.

Former Chief Economist, Con Lucey, is expected to publish a review of the IFA next month  – but Editor of Agriland Margaret Donnelly says it may cause more problems: