Farmers in the Netherlands took to the streets of The Hague in a show of defiance against the government's plan to reduce nitrate emissions. Hundreds of tractors descended on the city early Saturday morning, despite a ban imposed on the heavy vehicles. The protest was organized by the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) Party, an agrarian political group. The farmers are angry about the government's proposed cuts to nitrogen emissions, which they claim would have a drastic effect on their livelihoods. In addition to the tractors, the protesters also flew Dutch flags upside down in a sign of protest. The government has defended its plan, arguing that the proposed cuts are necessary to protect the environment and public health. However, farmers remain unconvinced and have vowed to continue their protests until the government takes their concerns seriously. The BBB Party has also called on the government to invest in alternative technologies and measures that will allow farmers to reduce emissions without having to sacrifice their livelihoods. It remains to be seen whether the government will respond to the farmers' demands.