Crop failures and feed shortages: Paris supports farmers after drought summer with billion-dollar aid
Crop failures, empty feed supplies and liquidity problems: French farmers are facing existential challenges after the drought summer. The state promises billion-euro aid.
France is providing over €1 billion in aid to its agricultural sector after a summer of unprecedented heat and drought. The support aims to offset exceptional losses and prevent insolvencies, as well as restart agricultural production by facilitating access to feed and seeds for farmers. According to the agriculture ministry, 65% of France's territory was affected by the drought, with many areas experiencing yield losses of around 50%.
The ministry also reported that feed reserves were more than 50% below normal in several regions. France's agriculture minister, Annie Genevard, stated that the drought threatens the country's agricultural sovereignty.
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