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The government has released aid of 60 million euros for the organic farming sector. An envelope which is added to the 10 million euros announced in February, while farmers are increasingly reluctant to return to conventional.
Whether they are market gardeners, whether they are breeders, for two years, organic farmers are struggling, with a drastic and constant decline in their sales. In this context of crisis, the Minister of Agriculture, on a visit to Oise Thursday May 18, was expected at the turn. A market gardener has almost thrown in the towel. He had to switch 80% of his organic production to conventional. The minister promised 200 million euros in aid, including 60 million for the most urgent needs. “We need to give hope and pride”explains Mark Fesneau.
Only 10% of organic surface in France
A welcome support plan, but concerns remain among the breeders. Ihe sale of organic dairy products fell by 12%. A crisis that could threaten the exploitation of Mickaël. “The first item that we restrict is the salary of thebreeder”, he explains. The objective of 18% organic surface area by 2027 could be compromisedwhile France currently accounts for 10%.
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