Direct: Loiret farmers install a filter dam on the Europe Bridge in Orléans

Loiret farmers are mobilizing this Monday, November 18, as in several other regions. At the call of their majority unions, the FNSEA 45 and the Young Farmers (JA) ils brought out the tractors. In Orléans, they decided to invest the bridge of Europewhich crosses the Loire, from Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin. The first tractors arrived around 3 p.m., in the rain.

A filter dam was installedfarmers do not completely block traffic. They let motorists pass, but they find themselves slowed down when they pass by them. They took with them Loirétain products, they distribute apples and sugar, while explaining the reasons for their anger.

Ten months after their strong mobilizationfarmers believe they have not been heard by the government. They always ask for improvements in their income and the cash flow of their farms. Also among their demands: administrative simplification. “It has never been more urgent in the last 80 years to restore a clear direction to French agriculture” estimates the FNSEA 45.

A fire of wrath will be lit tonight

Farmers also oppose the proposed free trade agreement considered between the European Union and Mercosurthe countries of South America. Project which could be discussed on the sidelines of the G20 summit which begins in Rio, Brazil. In Orléans, the mobilization is expected to last until late at night. The farmers present plan to light a fire of anger, on the southern part of the Europe Bridge at 7:45 p.m.