French farmers vow to continue protesting despite government’s offer

Farmers block the Saint-Arnoult highway toll with their tractors (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

French farmers are maintaining traffic barricades on some of the country’s major roads after saying measures announced by the government do not fully address their demands.

The farmers’ movement, seeking better remuneration for their produce, less red tape and protection against cheap imports has spread in recent days across the country, with protesters using their tractors to shut down long stretches of road and slow traffic.