Rows of tractors and blockages; this is how the farmers’ protests started today

Actions against the government’s nitrogen policy had been announced, this morning it became clear what the actions in Drenthe entail. The first groups of farmers and sympathizers gathered last night to block the distribution centers of supermarkets in Beilen and Gieten early this morning.

With the now familiar sayings and flag display, dozens of tractors left while it was still dark, including from Spier and Oosteinde. The farmers do not agree with the government’s nitrogen policy. And they let you know that again today.

Columns of tractors left Spier and Oosteinde this morning:

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