In recent weeks, the streets of European cities have echoed with the clamor of farmers’ protests. From the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to the boulevards of Paris, farmers have taken to the streets to voice their discontent over a range of issues, from diesel tax breaks to environmental regulations. These protests, now spreading across borders, underscore a shared frustration among European farmers over escalating environmental demands, rising costs, and a perceived lack of societal appreciation.

This opinion piece analysis assesses traces the roots of the current wave of farmer protest, and outlines some opportunities for farming in an ecological transition.