That's the view of a Local Election Candidate for Graiguecullen Portarlington.
Land re-zoning can act as an newer version of eviction for some farmers impacted by it.
Local Election Candidate in Graiguecullen Portarlington, Patsy Fennell says he feels sorry for farmers have been negatively impacted.
He says a farmer would have to pay €15,000 in order to continue farming the land if it has been selected for re-zoning.
The Independent Ireland rep says if elected he would continuously lobby on the issue: