Maltese farmers took their tractors to the streets for a second time on Thursday, to protest against EU rules and propose how they can be mitigated.
Hundreds of tractors started the day in Ta' Qali to begin the 12km drive to Floriana. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Many of the tractors carried signs and placards. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
The farmers say the cost of complying with EU rules is impacting their livelihoods. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Thursday was the second time in two weeks that farmers have taken to the streets. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
One sign reads: "They have made Malta dependent upon imports".Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Tractors on the Marsa Junction en route to the protest. Photo: Daniel Ellul
Farmers affix signs on the door of MCCAA offices. Video: Jonathan Borg
Farmers at the protest at the Valletta waterfront. Photo: Jonathan Borg
This story will be updated as the protest progresses. Read about the protest.