Agriculture Minister pledges new support plan in 2027 budget amid heatwave worries

Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard told franceinfo that the 2027 budget will contain a series of amendments forming a "farmers' recovery plan" to counter the effects of recent extreme heat. She outlined concrete steps, including retrofitting animal housing to prevent heat stress, enhancing water resource management and simplifying loan conditions for agricultural enterprises. Genevard emphasized the government's intent to prevent farm closures, echoing concerns raised by FNSEA head Arnaud Rousseau about the risk to tens of thousands of farms.

The minister met with Economy Minister Roland Lescure to discuss integrating these measures into the budget draft. Lawmakers are currently reviewing the first part of the 2027 finance bill, with a formal vote scheduled for later in the week.