Paris [France], January 29: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal yesterday visited a cattle farm in the village of Montastruc-de-Salies in the southwestern Occitanie region of the country to appease the anger of farmers, who are angry at price pressure from buyers. intermediate, plus environmental regulations.
Protesters also flocked to Paris to demand that the government ensure that support for Ukrainian farmers would not affect the livelihoods of growers and livestock breeders in France, according to AFP.
Mr. Attal's trip took place two days after he stated some concessions to farmers. He pledged that the government would end the increase in diesel fuel prices used for agricultural machinery by eliminating related taxes, according to Reuters.
In addition, an emergency fund will also be established to help livestock farmers cope with disease risks for livestock. However, the French Young Farmers Association is still not satisfied with the above solution and announced that they will continue to protest.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
