Published on 26/11/2024 08:33
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Marine Raffray, agroeconomist at the Chamber of Agriculture France
Second week of mobilization for farmers, who denounce the proposed free trade treaty with Mercosur or the obstacles to production.
After actions across France a week ago, farmers are mobilizing again, from Tuesday November 26, against the signing of a free trade treaty between the European Union and five South American countries ( Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia). The four main French unions are moving in the same direction. The National Federation of Farmers' Unions (FNSEA), the Young Farmers, the Peasant Confederation and the Rural Coordination denounce a risk of “unfair competition” which threatens the sector.
“The France is not so alone. Other European Union member states are joining us. Italy started to move. Poland can also be an ally. The country exports a lot of poultry. Austria and the Netherlands could also join the movement.explains Marine Raffray, agroeconomist at the French Chamber of Agriculture.
Watch the full interview in the video above.
