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Greek farmers on tractors protest 'unbearable' fuel, fertilizer costs

Greek farmers hold a placard during a demonstration against fuel and fertilizer costs affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Athens, Greece, March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

Hundreds of Greek farmers, some on tractors, protested in Athens on Friday, demanding more tax cuts and subsidies to combat high fuel and fertilizer prices which have soared since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The farmers, who staged weeks of protests over high energy prices earlier this year, say their costs are so high they will be forced to produce less and also raise prices for consumers.

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