The "Salon de l'Agriculture" is a prominent agriculture fair in France, drawing around 600,000 visitors. It represents France's agricultural strength as a major EU producer. However, the event is marred by political tensions, exemplified by President Macron's last year's visit, where protests erupted. This year, Macron aimed to foster a 'respectful dialogue' with farmers amid growing unrest over free-trade agreements and agricultural policies. Farmers express dissatisfaction with government support, emphasizing the disparity between their struggles and political promises at this high-profile gathering.
During his entire 13 hour-long visit among 1,400 exhibitors and 4,000 animals a year ago, the president was heckled as protesting farmers crashed gates and fought with police.
Macron met with farming associations, called for 'respectful dialogue' and gave assurances that France was still fighting against a free-trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur.
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