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    The protests led by farmers starting in France and spreading to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain,

    have significantly disrupted traffic by blocking major highways, border crossings, affecting local
    commutes and international trades.

    STEEP Analysis. French farmers’ unions on Thursday called a halt to protests in which they’ve
    blocked traffic with their tractors and dumped manure and rotting produce in front
    Why are the Framers protesting? of government buildings to make their point.

    • Social: The protests reflect solidarity among farmers has been


    highlighted and deep-rooted social unrest among farmers who
    feel marginalized and overlooked by policy-makers
    • Technological: Pressures to adopt sustainable and
    environmentally friendly farming technologies rising farmers
    costs
    • Economic: Inflation and rising costs for energy, fertilizers, and
    transport. Squeezed margins for farmers due to cheap imports
    from Ukraine, for which the EU has waived quotas and duties
    since Russia's invasion especially for sugar, grains and
    poultry.
    • Environmental: Strict environmental regulations, aimed at
    combating climate change, are seen by farmers as
    burdensome and disconnected from their reality (ex.
    requirement to leave 4% of farmland fallow)
    • Political: Protests have become a political hotbed, with
    implications for the looming European Parliament elections

    Sources:https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/why-are-french-farmers-protesting-2024-01-29/ 1
    Delving into Five Porter’s Powers are crucial for understanding the strategic landscape factors
    influencing European agriculture.

    Supplier : Farmers as suppliers exerting pressure for better prices and fewer regulations.
    Buyer: Government and retailers pushing back on prices, leading to tensions.
    New Entrants: The role of imports from Ukraine and other regions affecting local farmers.
    Substitutes: Low influence of organic food or processed food industry as a substitute (ex. canned versus fresh).
    Competitors: Larger farming enterprises have more negotiating power with buyers and can achieve economies of scale.

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    Agricultural Upheaval require more proactive Strategies including policy adjustments, negotiation strategies with
    farmers, and potential long-term reforms to address the underlying causes of the protests

    “Prime minister Gabriel Attal announced on Jan. 26 the scrapping of diesel tax
    increases for farmers. He also set out steps to reduce red tape and offered extra
    aid including for farmers affected by a cattle disease in the south.” STRATEGIC ACTIONS
    • Subsidy Retention: The government has withdrawn plans to decrease
    subsidies on agricultural diesel, which is a significant expense for farmers.
    • Regulatory Adjustments: There has been a commitment to stop imposing
    stricter agricultural regulations than those required by the EU, with specific
    mentions of ending the practice related to pesticide bans in France before
    EU-wide decisions are made.
    • EU Advocacy: President Macron has been pushing for changes at the EU
    level to address farmers' grievances, particularly concerning the EU's 2023
    nature restoration law, which mandates that member countries introduce
    environmental measures on a portion of their land and sea by 2030.
    • Financial Aid: The government has announced an emergency package,
    particularly supporting livestock farmers and wine producers, with a budget
    of around 600 million euros..
    • Law Enforcement: The French government has deployed 15,000 police
    officers to manage the protests and protect critical infrastructure like the
    Rungis market.

    Sources:https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/why-are-french-farmers-protesting-2024-01-29/ , https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/french-farmers-block-highways-around-paris-protest-
    reach-capital-2024-01-26/ 3

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