Serbian farmers block roads to demand higher subsidies and import ban

Serbian farmers block roads in Bogatic and nationwide after negotiations with the government failed to resolve disputes over milk prices, subsidies and agricultural imports, in Bogatic, Serbia, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic

BOGATIC, Serbia, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Thousands of ⁠Serbian farmers blocked roads across the country with their tractors on Tuesday to ⁠demand higher subsidies and protection from cheap imported products such as milk ‌and pork as well as faster payments for their products.

The protests started in Serbia's southwest almost two weeks ago and have spread across the country, with 42 sites targeted on Tuesday.