21.   This is the second time farmers have protested over prices this year.

22.   The farmers were protesting against a government decision to provide proportionally less money for larger farms, under aid granted to ease the adjustment to EU membership.

23.   The farmers are protesting a government policy -- adopted under US pressure -- to eradicate coca production, the lucrative crop used to make cocaine.

24.   The farmers were protesting at the conditions of payment of European subsidies for the slaughtering of calves.

25.   The farmers were also protesting land reform legislation and the loss of tax rebates, especially on diesel fuel.

26.   The farmers were protesting against moves by the European Commission to cut subsidies paid to grain growers to finance compensation for stock-breeders.