The A9 motorway blocked this Thursday: the FDSEA of Gard brings forward the farmers' demonstration by 24 hours

Les agriculteurs devraient bloquer l'A9 ce jeudi. (Illustration) MAXPPP – REMY GABALDA

La journée d'action et de mobilisation qui devait se tenir le vendredi 26 janvier est finalement avancée de 24 heures et se tiendra ce jeudi 25 janvier, sur les bords de l'A9.

Initially planned for Friday, the Gard farmers' demonstration has been brought forward to Thursday, January 25. "There is significant discontent among farmers in Gard and more generally in France which is growing", begins by explaining David Sève, president of the FDSEA du Gard, as to the reasons which pushed the agricultural organization to bring forward the demonstration to this Thursday, January 25.

A day of mobilization and blocking

Dissatisfied with the increase in taxes and environmental standards of which they have been victims for several months, Gard farmers are invited to block the A9 using their tractors. Although we will have to be careful and organized to avoid any accident, the message is strong!

For David Sève, president of the FDSEA du Gard, "the situation is no longer tenable". Archive Midi Libre – MiKAEL ANISSET

Concerning mobilization times, the modalities are still unclear. "The blocking will begin early in the morning and continue as long as necessary. We'll see when it ends!", says the president of the FDSEA du Gard. Different tractor assembly points will be communicated in the coming days.

A feeling of incomprehension

"In view of the current situation and what was said last night (Prime Minister Gabriel Attal received this Monday January 22 the agricultural union FNSEA and the Young Farmers, Editor's note) we cannot afford to wait any longer." If "specific acts" will be announced during the week by the new head of government, for the Gard FDSEA& ;nbsp;"this'is far too insufficient".

The entrance sign to the town of Vigan was returned this Monday, January 22 while waiting for "D-Day". FDSEA du Gard – DR

Panels returned in the Gard

If the blockage is expected this Thursday, January 25, certain actions carried out by local farmers have already taken place. multiplied in the department. This Monday, January 22, vine stumps were removed. jetties in the morning on the median of the RN 106 (between Nîmes and Dions). In the commune of Vigan, certain signage signs for entrances to communes have also been removed. returned. The movement had begun; &agrav; mid-November 2023 with the operation “On marche sur la tête”, which has become a popular hashtag on social networks.