From Fortune:

French truck driver Jeremy Donf is among many consumers who want to support local farmers but may not have that option. Farmer protests across Europe have drawn attention to their plight, highlighting the financial struggles for households.

Despite wide support for the protests, buying French grown food is not always affordable, leading to significant market share of imported products. European governments have earmarked cash to soothe tensions but the underlying market pressures continue.

Farmers face rising energy costs, high interest rates, and disruptions from global shipping routes. For consumers, the trickle-down impact of recent inflation means they’re not seeing the fall in world food prices at their local stores.

Farmers and citizens, alike, are dealing with the stress of unforeseen costs and international trade vulnerabilities while grappling with climate regulations.

Rural farmers are protesting at Europe’s biggest food market — the symbol of the globalization of food production and trade–over cheap imports. As the state of the French economy remains uncertain, the farmers’ struggle continues.

The agriculture market remains in flux and the future looks unclear for farmers and consumers alike. Well-regarded farmers are protesting and sympathisers are joining the struggle.

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