The French government has announced a fresh round of emergency support measures after livestock farmers continued to protest against low meat and milk prices this week.Following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the government announced a fresh series of tax and charges deferrements for farmers, having already spent €23m on exceptional grants and tax breaks since the beginning of the year. "The government will engage with banks to restructure the medium- and long-term debts of livestock farmers facing difficulties," the French Department of Agrticulture said in a statement.