Yves Coppé, head of the local young farmers' association in France, participates in a protest to draw attention to the challenges facing the agricultural industry.
Like many farmers, Yves Coppé in France worries about the challenges facing the agricultural industry. He recently participated in a protest where farmers blocked motorways with tractors and hay bales to draw attention to their concerns.
Coppé is the head of the local young farmers' association and believes that organized demonstrations are an effective way to get the government's attention.
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