French Agriculture Minister Unveils Reforms to Ease Pressure on Farmers
Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Annie Genevard, dedicated to supporting farmers>announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on the agricultural sector, during a visit to a dairy farm in the Loiret region. Mr. Genevard’s initiative follows growing discontent within the agricultural community. The minister emphasized her commitment to standing by farmers during this challenging period.
"In times of crisis and doubt I want to be by your side," she told farmers assembled at the dairy farm. “We are in danger of losing the very essence of their profession," she exclaimed, recognizing the distress among farmers struggling to adapt to new regulations and market pressures.
One of the prominent measures is the establishment of a* “Steering Committee for Crop Protection”. This council, formed through decree, will bring together key stakeholders, including farmers, researchers, and manufacturers of agricultural inputs
"The path towards reducing pesticide dependence
This decree is a move away from binding legal requirements regulating plant protection products".
The Committee will prioritize the instruction roadmap laid out by the ANSES (National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety), focusing on packages. Farmers contend that industry by
streamlining administrative procedures
Addressing concerns about a lack of predictability.
**Other vital measures, aimed at easing bureaucratic
What specific concerns raised by the agricultural community do Minister Genevard’s initiatives aim to address?
**Interviewer:** Minister Genevard’s recent visit to a dairy farm in Loiret saw her announce several initiatives aimed at alleviating the pressure on French farmers. Do you think these reforms go far enough to address the concerns raised by the agricultural community, particularly in light of ongoing protests?
