Drought: the government promises one billion for farmers
The agricultural sector was severely affected by the heatwaves and drought of this summer.
French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard has unveiled a plan worth over €1 billion to support farmers affected by drought and heatwaves. The plan, called CASI, aims to compensate losses, prevent farm bankruptcies, and boost agricultural production. The measures include accelerated national solidarity indemnification, a €520 million fund to compensate crop losses, and a €235 million "agricultural rearmament" fund to support the most affected farms.
The plan also includes tax relief and support for fertilizer and fuel purchases, with the goal of containing price increases in the food distribution sector.
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