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Farmers express their frustration with the EU’s frequent imposition of new laws, advocating for a reassessment of legislative measures that appear to jeopardize their survival. Importantly, EU financial support, amounting to €58 billion allocated to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2023, confronts a paradox. While this funding aims to support farmers, it coincides with the implementation of stringent climate regulations that complicate farming operations.
Demands to withdraw or amend the EU's Green Deal resonate among farmers, who see these regulations as detrimental to sustainable agricultural practices. With the ambitious goal of cutting pesticide use by 50% by 2030, the EU risks necessitating far more land for cultivation just to maintain current food production levels.