Young agriculteurs en colere

Several bridges over the rivers Garonne and Tarn were blocked for some time yesterday when young farmers dumped loads of rubbish and manure as part of their protests against a proposal to reduce subsidies.

Pont Napoleon on the D813. Photo DDM

The EU wants to reduce amounts paid by re-classifying areas considered "disfavoured" from 181 to 24 in Tarn and Garonne. The young farmers consider that this will severely affect their income and future ability to continue. The Minister for Rural areas is the local Assembly member Jean-Michel Baylet who, with other local members, has approached the Minister for Agriculture for government aid.
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