In Europe, farmers have protested against the prices of lowering milk, demanding that the prices be raised so the profits are able to cover the cost of producing the milk. Erwin Schopges, head of the EMB (European Milk Board), said last Tuesday's protests would be "symbolic",calmer and would show what the farmers want; he does believe that the price of milk is being undersold because of International demand and increased competition. The farmers first began coming together in the streets in Brussels, Belgium. Thousands of dairy farmers came out to protest, accompanied by hundreds of tractors, on the Belgian capital last Tuesday. For two days of demonstrations disruption continued, with EU officials unable to reach their offices because of the tractors blocking roads. Farmers expressed wanting an increase of 25% or more in their prices to cover costs. Their anger with actions also matched their words. During the protests, they hooked fire hoses to milk tanks and shot the guards and the police with the liquid. Farmers put up a fight against the police who worked to ensure that protesters stay within limits. The protests have settled down and no change has been reported in prices or legislature since.
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