Dairy farmers in France are facing a severe financial crisis due to a sharp drop in milk prices, which have fallen by 60 euros per 1,000 liters compared to production costs estimated at 482 euros. This situation was highlighted at the Livestock Summit, where officials from the National Federation of Dairy Producers (FNPL) described the challenges dairy farmers are experiencing, including drought and rising production costs. Cyril Godefroy, a dairy producer in Haute-Loire, said that starting a dairy farm with current prices would not be viable, and many farmers are worried about feeding their cows through the winter. Dairy farmers are also criticizing the CASI plan, which they say has failed to account for their needs. The plan's index system estimates forage losses at 30 to 40 percent, but farmers report losses closer to 50 to 60 percent. Yohann Barbe, president of the FNPL, called for field expertise and compensation that matches the actual losses. He urged Minister Annie Genevard to attend the Summit and provide guarantees, as farmers are seeking concrete solutions. Stéphane Joandel, president of the regional dairy section of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and general secretary of the FNPL, stressed that without milk prices reaching the level of production costs, dairy farming will not be sustainable. He noted that agriculture is in a critical state, with satellite observations not matching the conditions seen on the ground. Farmers have criticized the Prairie Index and satellite observations, which they say are outdated and disconnected from the field. The Prairie Index has not been updated since 2016, and no satellite-ground correlation has been verified since 2019. Jean-Luc Perrin, general secretary of the FRSEA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, said the 1.5 billion euros announced by the State to address the historic drought are not enough. Annie Genevard is expected to attend the Livestock Summit on Thursday, October 8, and farmers are hoping for a clear stance and decisive action from her. The visit may be postponed to Thursday. Farmers, represented by organizations such as FNSEA and JA, have also criticized the insurance system at the Summit, including on the stands of several insurers and the Ministry of Agriculture. After a scorching summer, tensions are high, with farms described as being "in great distress," and animals suffering from high temperatures despite farmers' efforts.