In response to the severe drought affecting farms in the Allier department, Prefect Christophe Noël du Payrat announced a series of economic support measures during a press conference. A dedicated fund, known as the "agricultural rearmament fund," was established with 2,095,000 euros to assist the agricultural sector. The plan is implemented locally, with funds managed by regional prefects. In Allier, the 2,095,000 euro fund will be supplemented further during the autumn. The support is directed at all affected farmers, with a focus on two main categories. The first group includes young farmers and new settlers. A simplified program has been introduced, requiring only a RIB (a French bank account details document) to apply. The form can be filled out in just five minutes, and the first payments are expected to be made in the coming days. The second group consists of farms facing the most severe difficulties. For these cases, the administration handles the complexity, working with banks and the MSA (National Social Security Fund for Agriculture) to determine who receives assistance, how much, and under what conditions. This ensures that viable businesses continue to receive support. Another measure involves property tax exemptions for unbuilt land, set at a high rate of 50%. This amounts to nearly 6 million euros in relief. Local municipalities will be informed of this measure, and the landowner must ensure that the farmer benefits from the exemption, as required by the Rural Code. Farmers can also directly deduct this exemption from their rent before the end of the year. Additional national support includes measures for agricultural disasters, with crop losses being quantified in the coming weeks. The MSA provides psychological support, payment deferrals, and assistance with fertilizers and agricultural fuel, with about 800 requests processed monthly for 350,000 euros. The GNR aid (National Agricultural Risk Management) has been extended until the end of the year. The prefect also encouraged farmers to use Agridiff, a support program for farms in difficulty, which is underutilized but available. All assistance is provided under strict confidentiality, and farmers are urged to act promptly, as delays may prevent them from receiving help. Beyond immediate relief, the government plans to announce climate adaptation measures this autumn. The prefect noted a strong awareness within the agricultural sector, emphasizing the need to accelerate efforts in response to the drought experienced this summer. This includes creating or restoring water retention areas, adapting crops for more efficient water use, and improving livestock buildings with European funds managed by the Regional Council. These steps aim to increase resilience against future climate challenges.