Thousands Protest In Berlin Against Industrialised Agriculture
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published January 20, 2019 | 02:51 AM
Berlin, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Jan, 2019 ) :Thousands of protesters, backed by a procession of farm tractors, marched in Berlin Saturday for environmental protection and against the industrial agriculture lobby.
Police put the number of demonstrators at over 12,000, while organisers said 35,000 turned out.
While the "Grune Woche" international agricultural fair was taking place in the German capital, the protesters took aim at government policy which prioritised large-scale farming, deemed damaging to health and the environment, to the detriment of small farmers and bio-growers.
"This protest... shows that the desire for a different agricultural policy is now undeniable," said Green party co-leader Robert Habeck, who took part in Saturday's demonstration.
Conservative Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner has received "an unequivocal message" from the street, said Saskia Richartz, spokeswoman for the protest organisers.
"We can't feed the whole world if we reduce industrial agricultural production," the agriculture minister responded, while admitting that the sector needs to be "more efficient and respectful of the environment".
More than 100 organisations took part in Saturday's colourful march, with 171 tractors descending on Berlin from several parts of the country.
The ministerial quarter around Brandenburg Gate remained partially blocked for several hours before the protest broke up peacefully.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
UHS declares MBBS first prof, MS urology exam results
Separate coaches to be hired for ODIs, Test and T20I formats
Finance Minister calls for reforming tax system to improve country's economy
PM calls for joint efforts to check smuggling, power theft
Infinix Unveils a Vibrant New Chapter with Wahaj Ali: The face of Infinix NOTE 4 ..
PM makes two more appointments in his team
Terrorists of Shangla suicide attack will be brought to justice: Interior Minist ..
Applications Open for 6th Cycle of Start-up Incubation under the National Expans ..
Join vivo's "Light it Up" Social Media Contest in Ramadan to Win vivo V30 5G
Pakistan v New Zealand T20I series: Tickets to go on sale from today
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 29 March 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 29 March 2024
More Stories From World
-
China special team carries out emergency response work with Chinese Embassy in Pakistan: Lin Jian
39 minutes ago -
Disinformation targeting Brigitte Macron spreads beyond France
49 minutes ago -
Polish president vetoes move to restore access to emergency contraception
59 minutes ago -
Turkey's Erdogan braces for tete-a-tete with Biden in May
59 minutes ago -
Ukraine warns power supply under threat amid deadly Russian attacks
1 hour ago -
Leaders Madrid face Athletic in final run towards Liga title
1 hour ago
-
Impact of Baltimore port closure on global supply chains
1 hour ago -
Clean energy expo China concluded, showing global green efforts
1 hour ago -
World court orders Israel ensure urgent aid for war-ravaged Gaza
1 hour ago -
Press Release from Business Wire: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC
2 hours ago -
Press Release from Business Wire: Blue Yonder
2 hours ago -
Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April
2 hours ago