peasant anger – This Tuesday, the rural coordination union, with 1,200 members in Lot-et-Garonne, is once again fighting to demand more dignified income. Last January, he carried out several operations, notably against the Labor Inspectorate
“Make way for the agricultural revolt, get ready!” », We can read on the communications of the Rural Coordination union, classified on the right. From 10 a.m. this Tuesday, rallies are planned on the outskirts of Agen, in Lot-et-Garonne, a department where the union is in the majority in the Chamber of Agriculture. Last January, the city was one of the epicenters of the movement.
It is then planned to converge on the prefecture around midday and perhaps dump slurry or plant waste there. If “quite a few actions” are planned, such as blocking food freight, according to Aurélie Armand. the director of rural coordination in Lot-et-Garonne contacted by 20 Minutesdoes not want to give further details, to preserve the element of surprise.
Last January, the union distinguished itself with shocking actions such as hanging the remains of a disemboweled wild boar in front of the Labor Inspectorate. “The wild boar was not organized…” comments the director, a little embarrassed. The union wants to target administrations to demand “a reduction in charges” but also the enhancement of agricultural income(…) Read more on 20minutes
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