In the face of the climate crisis, we must implement ecological labor. Do we want to put an end to thermal sieves? That's work. Goods on the rail? That's work. Fewer chemical inputs in agriculture? That's work. A job (translated)
The heatwaves and drought will lead to a loss of 0.1 percentage points of GDP for the French economy in 2026, according to the Ministry of Economy, due to a significant decline in agricultural production, particularly of corn. (translated)
Les canicules et la sécheresse coûteront 0,1 point de PIB en 2026, estime le ministère de l'Economie
The government has decided to postpone the announcements of its emergency plan for farmers by a few days, originally scheduled for September 3, after a summer marked by a historic drought. (translated)
Le gouvernement reporte les annonces de son plan d'urgence pour les agriculteurs "de quelques jours", après l'été caniculaire
In the face of drought, the Young Farmers propose a contribution inspired by the drought tax of 1976, in order to raise awareness about the urgent measures needed in a struggling agricultural sector. (translated)
Face à la sécheresse, les Jeunes Agriculteurs proposent une contribution sur le modèle de l’“impôt sécheresse” de 1976
Ruminant breeders in France are expressing their concern over a potential cost increase of 5 billion euros due to drought and are requesting immediate aid from the government to prevent a reduction in their livestock. (translated)
"Les annonces du Premier ministre nous font peur": des éleveurs de ruminants redoutent un surcoût de 5 milliards d'euros à cause de la sécheresse et demandent des aides immédiates
Dominique Schelcher, the CEO of Coopérative U, warns that the scarcity of agricultural products, exacerbated by this summer's drought and market disruptions, will lead to price increases and supply difficulties. (translated)
"Nous entrons dans un monde de la rareté", prévient le patron de Coopérative U après la sécheresse de cet été
It's not for lack of warning... Four months after the Mercosur agreement came into effect, a first red alert has already been issued for Brazilian meat boosted with antibiotics. This agreement is a danger to public health, the climate, and agriculture. It should never have seen the light of day! (translated)
What’s the point of signing free trade agreements left and right, provoking the anger of our farmers, only to then suspend partnerships? After imposing free trade at all costs, von der Leyen suddenly discovers the dangers of these imports. For years now, (translated)
In light of the decline in tomato and salad production due to climate uncertainties, Thierry Cotillard, president of Intermarché, calls on the French to support national agriculture by buying fruits and vegetables deemed ugly. (translated)
"C'est le retour des fruits et des légumes moches": face à la chute de la production de tomates ou de salades, le patron d'Intermarché appelle les Français à être "solidaires des agriculteurs français"
Thierry Cotillard, president of the Les Mousquetaires group, criticizes multinationals for not contributing to the fight against inflation in France and calls for more solidarity towards French agriculture. (translated)
Inflation: "Beaucoup de multinationales ne jouent pas le jeu", juge Thierry Cotillard, président du groupement Les Mousquetaires
After a disastrous summer marked by a historic drought, the Young Farmers urge the government to adopt an ambitious aid plan, including a proposal to create a drought tax to support farms. (translated)
"On a une attente énorme": après un été catastrophique, les Jeunes Agriculteurs suggèrent une forme "d'impôt sécheresse", comme en 1976
We cannot let Farm France go bankrupt! With a drought of unprecedented violence, the situation of our farmers is extremely worrying. Costs are rising, prices are too low, and yields have halved. Thousands (translated)
French corn producers are suffering from the consequences of successive heatwaves, alerting the State about the need for a support plan to avoid significant losses in their production. (translated)
"Si l'État ne bouge pas, il va y avoir de la casse": avec les canicules successives, les producteurs de maïs en souffrance
A study reveals that more than half of the world's dams could lose their functionality by 2060 due to sediment accumulation, threatening access to water and agriculture in many areas. (translated)
La menace invisible qui ronge les barrages du monde
Due to the drought, a salad producer is forced to throw away 400 tons of his harvest per week due to the insufficient size of his products, while the Minister of Agriculture downplays the risk of an increase in food prices. (translated)
Trop petite et en dessous des calibres... À cause de la sécheresse, ce producteur de salade jette 400 tonnes par semaine
[Thread] [1/6] Je pense que l’on peut désormais affirmer que la France traverse la plus grandes catastrophe agricole nationale depuis 1945. Sans aide publique, 30 000 à 35 000 exploitations pourraient se retrouver en situation de faillite, soit près de 10 % des exploitations agricoles françaises. C’est monstrueux. Les conditions climatiques exceptionnelles que nous connaissons aujourd’hui se rapprochent de ce qui deviendra beaucoup plus fréquent, voire ordinaire, dans les prochaines décennies. 2026 sera dans la moyenne de 2050. Nous connaîtrons encore des années plus chaudes et plus extrêmes que 2026. Le constat devient donc difficile à éviter : notre modèle agricole n’est pas suffisamment préparé au changement climatique qui arrive. C’est aussi le résultat d’un échec politique collectif : les gouvernements successifs n’ont pas suffisamment pris la mesure de l’ampleur des bouleversements que le changement climatique impose déjà, et imposera demain, à notre agriculture. Il ne s’agit plus seulement de réparer les dégâts après chaque sécheresse, canicule ou mauvaise récolte. Il faut désormais engager une transformation structurelle de notre agriculture. Voici les pertes de rendement les plus fiables que j'ai pu trouver par rapport à la moyenne de 5 dernières années (uniquement pour les cultures de printemps et d'été). #Agriculture #ChangementClimatique #France
Our farmers want to be able to produce. We will give them back all the tools to finally produce and live from their work, we will allow them to store water with basins, and we will apply economic patriotism. (translated)
Why? Without a budget, the new aid for farmers, fire victims, or workers facing fuel prices will not be able to come into effect on January 1st. The presidential candidates would be the first victims of the blockage: under the (translated)
Agriculture will be a priority issue this fall. In response to the losses caused by the drought, we need two responses: a support and rescue plan to get through the winter, and then a recovery plan for 2027. These measures must be included in the 2027 budget. (translated)
