Tractors roll into Brussels in farmer protest over plans to limit nitrogen emissions

Farmers with their tractors from Belgium's northern region of Flanders take part in a protest against a new regional government plan to limit nitrogen emissions, in Brussels, Belgium March 3, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Farmers from Belgium's northern region of Flanders drove thousands of tractors into Brussels on Friday in a protest against a new regional government plan to limit nitrogen emissions.

Police estimated the number of tractors clogging the streets of Brussels at 2,700. Many were decorated with big signs reflecting the farmers' anger.