The EU gave on Friday, January 9, a long-delayed go-ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers – overriding opposition led by France. A majority of the European Union's 27 nations backed the pact at an ambassadors' meeting in Brussels.


EU Farmers Protest: EU Paves Way For Latin America Trade Deal

Police used tear gas to disperse protesting farmers Friday as veterinarians culled more than 200 cows infected with nodular dermatitis, or lumpy skin disease, at a farm in southern France. The deadly outbreak, which cannot be passed to humans, has sparked fears among locals and highlighted tensions over the government’s handling of the crisis. One of the main French farmers’ unions, Confédération paysanne, called for “blockades everywhere”. 


French farmers are angry over cow culling & Mercosur deal, Louvre Museum workers extend strike

A large number of British farmers drove their tractors to Parliament in London on Monday to protest a new inheritance tax on family farms that has sparked anger since it was announced last year. Watch this report for more details!

London: Farmers stage protest against inheritance tax

India news | Dallewal (70), who has refused any aid since he sat on a fast-unto-death on November 26, agreed on Saturday to take medical aid.

India: 121 protesting farmers end fast after Dallewal agrees to take medical aid

India News | Trending: Resham Singh, who was from Pahuwind in Tarn Taran district, took the extreme step at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana, where farmers have been protesting for almost a year now.

Farmer protesting at Shambhu border attempts suicide, dies at Patiala hospital

India news: The SC said that there is a deliberate attempt in the media by the Punjab government to create the impression that the court is pressuring Dallewal to break his fast. 

'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers,' asks Supreme Court

India news: A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia was hearing a contempt plea against the Punjab Chief Secy and DGP for not complying with the SC's order.

India: Farmer leader Dallewal to take medical aid if Centre agrees to talk, Punjab tells SC

India News: Learn about the widespread impact of the farmers' strike in Punjab, where commercial closures and traffic disruptions affected the common man over demand for MSP.

India: 'Bandh' in Punjab by protesting farmers cripples traffic, hits commercial activities

India news: The steps come amid the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital.

Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4

India news: SC warned that they would frame charges of contempt of court against Punjab Chief Secretary and Director General of Police if they do not follow the orders. 

'Abetment to suicide': SC warns Punjab govt to shift farmer leader Dallewal to hospital

The court further said that there would be serious repercussions if something untoward happened to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. 



Farmers' protest: SC warns Punjab govt if something happens to farmers 'entire state machinery to be blamed'

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee called for the ‘Rail Roko’ protest, urging people to stop trains at all rail crossings and stations.



India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab disrupts train services, travellers face inconvenience

Farmers' march to Delhi resumes amid internet suspension in Ambala

WATCH: Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border

'Delhi Chalo' protest: Farmers halt march after police use tear gas shells, injuring many protesters

Delhi-NCR bracing for traffic chaos as Punjab farmers vow to continue march today

French farmers are preparing a wave of protests against a controversial trade agreement. The farmers argue that the deal between the EU and Mercosur block of countries threatens their livelihood. They claim that the deal allows a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards. The deal is currently under negotiations and aims to open markets between the European Union and South America's Mercosur block. Watch in for more details!

French Farmers Protest EU Trade Deal

‘Tardy’ paddy procurement: Indian farmers to protest, block roads in Punjab on Saturday

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has again stirred controversy after she suggested that scrapped farm laws should be brought back. BJP immediately stated that Ranaut is ‘not authorized’ to make remarks on the party's behalf. Earlier, she claimed that farmer protests were a build-up to a ‘Bangladesh-like situation in India’. Watch to know more!

Kangana Ranaut Rakes Up Farm Laws Issue, BJP Distances Itself From Remark | WION Originals

Kangana Ranaut confesses she was 'reprimanded' by party for controversial farmer protest comment

BJP rebukes Kangana Ranaut for linking farmers' protests to Bangladesh unrest: 'Not the party's stand'

India's Supreme Court calls for independent committee amidst ‘deep trust deficit’ in farmers’ protests

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EU Farmers Protest: EU Paves Way For Latin America Trade Deal

French farmers are angry over cow culling & Mercosur deal, Louvre Museum workers extend strike

London: Farmers stage protest against inheritance tax

India: 121 protesting farmers end fast after Dallewal agrees to take medical aid

Farmer protesting at Shambhu border attempts suicide, dies at Patiala hospital

'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers,' asks Supreme Court

India: Farmer leader Dallewal to take medical aid if Centre agrees to talk, Punjab tells SC

India: 'Bandh' in Punjab by protesting farmers cripples traffic, hits commercial activities

Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4

'Abetment to suicide': SC warns Punjab govt to shift farmer leader Dallewal to hospital

Farmers' protest: SC warns Punjab govt if something happens to farmers 'entire state machinery to be blamed'

India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab disrupts train services, travellers face inconvenience

Farmers' protest: SC warns Punjab govt if something happens to farmers 'entire state machinery to be blamed'

India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab disrupts train services, travellers face inconvenience

Farmers' march to Delhi resumes amid internet suspension in Ambala

WATCH: Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border

'Delhi Chalo' protest: Farmers halt march after police use tear gas shells, injuring many protesters

Delhi-NCR bracing for traffic chaos as Punjab farmers vow to continue march today

French Farmers Protest EU Trade Deal

‘Tardy’ paddy procurement: Indian farmers to protest, block roads in Punjab on Saturday

Kangana Ranaut Rakes Up Farm Laws Issue, BJP Distances Itself From Remark | WION Originals

Kangana Ranaut confesses she was 'reprimanded' by party for controversial farmer protest comment

BJP rebukes Kangana Ranaut for linking farmers' protests to Bangladesh unrest: 'Not the party's stand'

India's Supreme Court calls for independent committee amidst ‘deep trust deficit’ in farmers’ protests