[fabifabulous]

Not nearly as many. It looked big because it was tractors instead of people. And it was very well covered in all media. Don‘t try to spread false information here.

[pvorb]

There are not that many farmers, though, and tractors are relatively slow. If you consider that, the impact of those protests was quite high.

[eqvinox]

> tractors are relatively slow

You're assuming "with a tractor" was the only way for farmers to show up to these protests. It was not; many of them showed up in plain cars.

> impact of those protests was quite high

Indeed, mostly because they were very disruptive. Despite prior assurances, they even hindered emergency services in performing their jobs.

[pvorb]

I absolutely agree. I was also very disappointed by the many far-right statements and symbols I saw on signs. Sure, it might not have been the majority, but I can't understand how you're able to join these protests if you don't agree with the others' statements.