French farmer Florent Sebban swings a sledgehammer to secure his apple trees, but his frustration isn’t just with the weather. After four days of protests, he’s back on his organic farm near Paris—where he feeds 120 local families—demanding the EU rethink its rollback of green agriculture policies. 🌍
“What I enjoy most is the connection with customers,” says Sebban, who avoids chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, he relies on natural solutions like clover to nourish his crops. “It brings nitrogen to the soil… the key to healthy plants,” he explains, gesturing to his vibrant fields.
Sebban’s story echoes a growing clash across Europe. Farmers argue that backtracking on eco-friendly initiatives threatens their livelihoods and sustainable practices. With protests spreading, the debate over balancing environmental goals and agricultural realities is heating up. 🔥
