Friday's agricultural sector demonstration saw hundreds of tractors rumble into downtown Helsinki. The farmers say they've suffered heavy losses as a result of Russian sanctions, supermarket price wars and delayed subsidy payments. Data show income for the average farm fell by as much as 40 percent - representing 9,700 euros - between 2014 and 2015.
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Gallery: When farmers and tractors took over the capital
On Friday an estimated 3,000 agricultural producers crowded into Helsinki's Senate Square. They brought along hundreds of tractors to add weight to their call for government to relieve the pressure the industry is suffering.