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France allocates over 1 billion euros for farmers after extreme weather

The French government has announced a 1 billion euro aid package to assist 30,000 to 35,000 farms impacted by severe weather conditions. This support follows significant harvest losses across Europe, leading to calls from various countries for a collaborative EU fund to address climate-related agricultural damage.

The French government has pledged over 1 billion euros to support farmers struggling due to extreme weather conditions. Approximately 520 million euros will be provided in direct aid, while the remainder covers seeds, livestock feed, tax incentives, and fuel subsidies. Minister of Agriculture Annie Genevard reports that between 30,000 and 35,000 farms are currently facing significant financial difficulties.

The agricultural sector across Europe is facing widespread challenges, with the FNSEA union estimating that French farmers lost at least 10 billion euros in potential harvest revenue this summer. Other nations, including Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, are also experiencing crop losses due to heat and drought. In response to these recurring climate issues, the Spanish government has called for a dedicated European fund for climate adaptation to help farmers protect their crops from droughts and wildfires. Meanwhile, the European Commission continues to monitor the impact of extreme heat on major crops like corn and animal feed as further heatwaves persist across Southern Europe.

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