The Sunday Telegraph has tried to frame the protests as a “net-zero revolt” with several other media outlets saying the farmers have been rallying against climate or “green” rules. The findings show that many of the issues farmers are raising are directly and indirectly related to these issues. But some are not related at all. Several are based on policy measures that have not yet taken effect, such as the EU’s nature restoration law and a South American trade agreement.
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However, The Telegraph today reports 'Ursula von der Leyen offers further concession by dropping her controversial proposal to halve pesticide use within six years...'
One step forward, two steps back and a side shuffle away from doing the right thing to implement further measures to safeguard our water supply and food quality. Although Labour have promised to keep their £28bn pledge for a 'Green Agenda', i expect more of the same from them.
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However, The Telegraph today reports 'Ursula von der Leyen offers further concession by dropping her controversial proposal to halve pesticide use within six years...'
One step forward, two steps back and a side shuffle away from doing the right thing to implement further measures to safeguard our water supply and food quality. Although Labour have promised to keep their £28bn pledge for a 'Green Agenda', i expect more of the same from them.
That’s why the French, the Germans, the Dutch, the Polish and many other farmers in the EU are as happy as pigs in shìt. No wait, they’re not.
