Tensions remain high in the agricultural sector, with farmers intensifying their protests, setting up blockades at various points across the country, sending a clear message for a tougher stance. At the same time, they appear determined to remain on the streets until the holidays, even proceeding to close various airports and ports.
The farmers, who remain on national and provincial roads, as well as at customs points, emphasize that they will not back down, insisting on their basic demands:
- compensation
- measures against foot-and-mouth disease
- reduction in production costs
- tax-free agricultural diesel and
- normalization of agricultural subsidy payments
