French Farmers See Red Tape Reduction as Agriculture Minister Announces Key Changes
French Agriculture Minister Anne Genevard announced on Saturday, amidst ongoing farmer protests, a series of measures aimed at reducing the鐸burden of “prohibitions, procedures, standards” brought on by the sector.
Genevard unveiled these initiatives during a visit to a dairy farm in Loiret, where she highlighted her desire to "be by [farmers’] side during this time of crisis and doubt."
"What we are asking here is to security containment
“We must reconnect farmers with the meaning of their profession," she stated
Genevard announced
seven measures beneficial to reduce paperwork and regulations, grüneblok **
The first measure involves establishing a Steering Council for Crop Protection,
created by decree. Sub scheme, this council, led by the minister, will facilitate communication among stakeholders, including farmers, research institutes, and manufacturers of pesticides. Its goal?
To prioritize instruction by the Health Safety Agency (ANSES) for authorization requests," she explained. These announcements “going in the right direction” greeted the FNSEA and the Young Farmers in a joint press release. The “work on simplification is far from complete,”
they emphasized, and farmers await
*Simplifying Bureaucracy:
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These changes focused on streamlining bureaucracy:
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What are the main administrative burdens French farmers currently face according to Jean-Pierre?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Jean-Pierre Dubois, a dairy farmer from Normandy, to discuss the recent announcement by Agriculture Minister Anne Genevard regarding changes aimed at reducing red tape for French farmers. Jean-Pierre, what are your initial thoughts on these proposed measures?
**Jean-Pierre:** Well, frankly, it’s a start. We’ve been drowning in paperwork and regulations for years. Simplifying procedures and reducing the need for constant approvals is definitely something we welcome.
**Host:** The minister mentioned setting up a Steering Council for Crop Protection to streamline the process for pesticide authorization requests. How significant do you think this change will be for farmers like yourself?
**Jean-Pierre:** If it actually means quicker turnaround times and less bureaucratic hassle, it could be a game changer. The current system is incredibly slow and frustrating. It often feels like we’re held hostage by endless paperwork while trying to keep our farms running.
**Host:** These changes seem to be focused primarily on reducing administrative burdens. Do you think they address the root causes of the crisis facing French farmers, such as low incomes and the impact of trade agreements like Mercosur [[1](https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241118-agriculture-is-dying-french-farmers-protest-eu-mercosur-deal)]?
