On October 3, 2026, thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather in the Eure region near a Syngenta pesticide plant. The event is organized by the Confédération paysanne, along with three other groups: Cancer Colère, Les Soulèvements de la Terre, and the Collectif de soutien aux victimes des pesticides de l’Ouest (CSVPO). The protest aims to "denounce the ravages of agrochemicals" and highlight the impact of pesticides, particularly those produced by Syngenta, which is the world's top pesticide seller. Unlike previous blockades at agrochemical factories, this event is intended to be non-confrontational with law enforcement, according to organizers. The demonstration seeks to unite farmers and victims of pesticide-related illnesses, including cancer, Parkinson's disease, and neurological disorders. Organizers emphasize the need for accessibility for people with reduced mobility. The prefect of the Eure region has imposed conditions for authorizing the event, including rejecting a route on a departmental road too close to the Syngenta site, which organizers consider more suitable for vulnerable participants. Negotiations were ongoing at the time of the article's publication. Thomas Gibert, spokesperson for the Confédération paysanne, stated the protest is not a "pleasure walk" but a demand to "live with dignity without dying from the profession." Approximately 46% of farmers worldwide are poisoned by pesticides annually, and in France, 94% of pesticide victims are from the agricultural sector, according to the dedicated compensation fund. Fleur Breteau of Cancer Colère emphasized that "all democratic avenues have been used," citing a petition against the Duplomb law, which facilitates the use of dangerous pesticides, as being ignored. Monique Savatier of CSVPO added that "we are not heard because alone we can do nothing." The organizers plan to use tractors, banners, and the number of participants to "create a political force" and bring pesticide issues into the political agenda as the presidential campaign begins. The event is seen as a significant moment to raise awareness and pressure authorities to address the health and environmental impacts of pesticide use in agriculture.