Nach Dürre: Frankreich plant Milliardenhilfe für die Landwirtschaft
Dem wichtigsten französischen Bauernverband zufolge dürften die Produktionsausfälle in diesem Sommer zehn Milliarden Euro übersteigen. Nun möchte die Politik eingreifen.
Paris - Following record heat across large parts of Europe, France has announced agricultural aid packages worth more than one billion euros for farmers. About half of the package, approximately 520 million euros, consists of immediate payments to offset weather damage, according to Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard on Friday.
Additionally, a local development fund is planned to assist businesses in purchasing seeds and animal feed. Other measures include relief on property taxes, assistance with social security contributions, and fuel subsidies. Heat and drought have led to significant crop losses and increased grazing areas and irrigation systems in France.
Agriculture Minister Genevard emphasized that the pledged sum represents a massive effort given the current budget situation. The French government is currently grappling with budgeting for the upcoming year, aiming to keep the deficit under control before the 2027 presidential election.
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