The European Union will extend subsidy allowances by six months until the end of 2024 to support the region's agricultural sector following protests from farmers seeking better pay and working conditions. Farmers across Europe have demonstrated against increasing regulation placed upon them by the EU's green agenda, which they say has driven up costs, as well as what they see as unfair competition from foreign imports, particularly from Ukraine. The European Commission said on Thursday that its decision to extend the 'Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework' (TCTF), which also applies to the fishing sector, means member states have more leeway to offer financial support until December 31.