French farmers, including Florent Sebban, have been vocal in their opposition to the European Union's recent rollback of green agriculture policies. After four days of protesting, Sebban returned to his farm outside Paris, where he diligently works to secure his organic apple trees before spring.
\"I think what I enjoy the most about farming is the link we have with customers,\" Sebban shares. His farm, which supplies 120 families in the local community, prides itself on its organic practices. Sebban has never used chemical fertilizers or pesticides, instead relying on natural methods like clover cultivation to enrich the soil with nitrogen—a crucial element for plant growth.
The ongoing protests highlight the broader concerns among farmers regarding the sustainability and economic impacts of the EU's agricultural policies. As the sector faces increasing pressures, voices like Sebban's call for a balance between environmental initiatives and the viability of traditional farming practices.
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French farmers furious at EU over green agriculture roll back
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