French farmers flock to Paris

By Cecilia Brabin | November 14, 2008

Nov 13 – French farmers have shepherded a flock of sheep under the Eiffel Tower as part of a demonstration calling for action to save their livelihoods.

The protest went ahead despite French Agriculture Minister Michel Barnier’s proposal of a 250-million euro plan to boost falling farm income, including significant subsidies for sheep breeders and tax relief for the sector as a whole.

Sonia Legg reports.

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French farmers flock to Paris

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  1. What do tourists normally do?
  2. How many sheep have been brought to the Eiffel Tower?
  3. Why are farmers demonstrating?
  4. What might happen soon?
  5. How far might you have to go to get a sheep?
  6. Which prices have fallen sharply?
  7. Which prices have risen?
  8. By how much have farmers’ incomes fallen?
  9. Who are they showing support for?
  10. Where are sheep farmers?

(listen to the Ulster farmer’s comment, why is this funny?)

 

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