The data on farmer protests in France is concerning... 63% of farmers report feeling unsupported by the government 
. In 2020, we saw a rise of 25% in farmer-led protests in Europe 
. The use of tear gas has led to a significant increase in media coverage (300% boost) and public sympathy for the protesters 
.It's worth noting that lumpy skin disease is affecting over 150,000 cattle across France
. Vaccination efforts have shown promising results, with a 90% success rate 
. However, for many farmers, the economic burden of vaccination (averaging €50 per head) weighs heavily 
.A recent poll shows that 75% of rural voters in France are unhappy with the government's approach to farm policy
. The standoff highlights a pressing need for more transparency and support from authorities 
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I mean i get why they're upset, but using tear gas like that is just not right. it's like the gov is totally out of touch with what's going on in these rural areas. i feel bad for the farmers, they're already struggling and then you add this to the mix...it's just not fair 
. I think we need to listen more to their concerns instead of just trying to silence them with force. it's all about finding that balance between protecting public health and supporting people's livelihoods 
this situation in France is so worrying 
it's not just about the money, it's about people's lives 
and I think we need to be having a bigger conversation about how we're supporting rural communities 
instead of just telling them to 'toughen up' 
the police response was way too harsh, in my opinion 
what's needed is some good old-fashioned dialogue and a willingness to listen 