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They blocked access to parts of the city and protested at the National Assembly. Farmers are angry over the Mercosur trade deal, set to be signed Friday, which they say will create unfair competition. They are also upset by the culling of hundreds of cattle in some parts of the country following a viral outbreak. 鈥淚f French food is going to remain something we鈥檙e known for,鈥 one farmer told the Monitor, 鈥渨e need to protect it, remain sovereign, and have the means to do that.鈥
