Macron booed by French farmers as he visits Paris agricultural fair

French President Emmanuel Macron decided to meet with groups of protesters in a separate room (Ludovic Marin/Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron was greeted with boos and whistles at the opening of an agricultural fair on Saturday by angry farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support them.

Mr Macron was scheduled to visit the event, which draws crowds of visitors every year.