Belgium farmers have had enough of government regulations Why does the media hide civil unrest
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BRUSSELS March 3 (Reuters) - Farmers from Belgium's northern region of Flanders drove thousands of tractors into Brussels on Friday in a protest against a new regional government plan to limit nitrogen emissions.
Police estimated the number of tractors clogging the streets of Brussels at 2,700. Many were decorated with big signs reflecting the farmers' anger.
"Proud to be a farmer," read one.
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Agricultural organizations said in a joint statement that the nitrogen agreement as it now stands "will cause a socio-economic carnage". They wanted the agreement to better reflect future prospects for the farm sector.
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