Rising Costs Put Squeeze on French Farmers and Shoppers Alike

Truck driver Jeremy Donf and many consumers want to support French farmers but often can't afford expensive locally-produced food.

Farmer protests across Europe highlighted how both farmers and households are hurting from inflation, high interest rates, and energy prices.

Governments pledged hundreds of millions of euros to calm protesting farmers, sensitive to voter concerns ahead of European Parliament elections.

Shoppers like retiree Patrick Jobard consciously chose more expensive French produce to support local farmers, but higher costs aren't feasible for everyone.

Prices for wheat, corn and other grains have fallen but consumers aren't seeing big savings because of energy, labor, and other costs incurred after crops leave farms.