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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Hundreds of farmers and their tractors took part in rallies across Northern Ireland on Saturday. Photo: Pacemaker

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The tractor run makes its way through Co Armagh. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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Local farmers take part in a UK wide day of action at the Eikon Centre near Lisburn, Co Antrim on Saturday in protest against the Inheritance Tax changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

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Getting the message across at the tractor run near Lisburn. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

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