In pictures: UFU tractor run protests held in every county of Northern Ireland against inheritance tax changes

Hundreds of farmers from every county in Northern Ireland took part in tractor runs on Saturday afternoon in protest against new inheritance tax plans.

The Ulster Farmers’ Union organised seven tractor runs as part of a UK-wide day of action.

Lines of tractors could be seen on roads throughout Northern Ireland, with some participants also bearing posters and UFU flags.

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The unusual sight of the tractor run passing through Derry / Londonderry city centre on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

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Farmers take part in the tractor run in Derry / Londonderry. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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The scene in Derry / Londonderry as the tractor run takes place. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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Farmers gather in Armagh on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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