Farmers made themselves visible, but are they audible too?
Estonian farmers drew attention to food security concerns by driving tractors with banners across the country.
VIDEO ⟩ Minister Terras: I have sat on a tractor and even gone shopping
Estonian Minister of Rural Affairs Hendrik Johannes Terras participated in a farmers' protest to engage directly with their concerns using an unconventional approach.
PHOTOS ⟩ Farmers Came with Tractors to the Riigikogu
Farmers across Estonia rallied in tractors today in a significant demonstration called 'Agriculture at a Crossroads', with around 400 tractors participating, marking a major mobilization for the agricultural sector.
KEVILI leader: in such a difficult situation I wouldn't recommend sowing summer crops
Estonian farmers are protesting due to a crisis in the sector, expressing their frustration over losses, rising input prices, and uncertain policies.
Member of the Rural Affairs Committee: Farmers are threatened by a real reduction in support funds
A member of the Estonian Rural Affairs Committee has expressed concerns that funding for agriculture and food production may decrease in the next funding period.
The state recommends raising pigs in smaller farms
The Estonian government advises farmers to raise pigs in smaller operations due to ongoing concerns about African swine fever among wild boar and the threat of avian influenza from Europe.
Two Conservative Minor Parties Plan to Unite
Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), have agreed to merge after a unanimous vote at ERK's extraordinary general assembly.
Nationalists and Conservatives Unite with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly
The Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives party officially merged with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly during an extraordinary general assembly held on Thursday.
Article: E-Piim also owes millions to Latvian farmers
E-Piim Tootmine is facing bankruptcy and has outstanding debts to both Estonian and Latvian farmers.
Estonian dairy factory 'E-Piim' facing bankruptcy; owes millions to Latvian farmers
The Estonian dairy company 'E-Piim' is on the brink of bankruptcy, causing concern among Latvian farmers who supplied milk to the company.
HALF A BILLION DISPUTE ⟩ Farmers demand additional funds against the backdrop of decreasing subsidies
Estonian farmers are demanding additional funding amid significantly decreasing subsidies, despite historically receiving less support compared to countries like Belgium and France.
Farmers are fighting for a missing half a billion, if necessary they will take to the streets
Estonian farmers face a funding crisis as the logic of financing in the EU changes, threatening to leave them with a deficit of over half a billion euros while they compete against other sectors for funds.
The Unfulfilled Obligations of the Tartu Peace Agreement Do Not Bring Peace
The Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' League held a meeting on the topic of the Tartu Peace Agreement, attended by about 30 people outside the Poska Gymnasium on Vanemuise Street.