Editorial: Liberation

• France might experience the second wave of farmer protests this year.
• The real issues of the agricultural crisis, such as income and a sustainable future for agriculture, were not addressed properly by the previous government.
• The government failed to follow through on its promises to reduce regulations and bureaucracy.
• The free trade treaty between Europe and five South American countries (Mercosur) is particularly alarming to the cattle and poultry sectors.

Conclusion: The apparent lack of action and communication from the government could result in renewed agricultural protests, while concerns over Mercosur add an additional element of tension.

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