The French government has announced a one billion euro support plan to assist farmers affected by drought and heatwaves, according to recent reports. The plan was unveiled by Annie Genevard, the minister of Agriculture, to ease the financial burden on farms and prevent widespread bankruptcies. The initiative, called CASI (Climate, Adaptation, Drought, Fires), includes a compensation fund of 520 million euros. This fund, part of the national solidarity compensation (ISN), will provide immediate financial relief to farmers who have suffered crop losses. The ISN was originally set to be 600 million euros for 2026, with 130 million euros remaining, and the government has decided to significantly refill it. Another major part of the plan involves exempting the land tax on unbuilt properties (TFPNB) for the most affected farms. This tax relief is estimated to provide 330 million euros in savings for farmers. Genevard noted that 30,000 to 35,000 farms are in a vulnerable position or on the edge of insolvency, out of France's nearly 400,000 agricultural holdings. To prepare for the upcoming agricultural season, a 235 million euro agricultural rearmament fund has been created. This fund will help farmers buy seeds, vegetable plants, and forage for their animals. Departmental prefects will evaluate each farm's needs to ensure resources are distributed effectively. The plan also includes support for professionals affected by fires. The government has also committed to speeding up the payment of Common Agricultural Policy (PAC) aids managed by the European Union and has announced a reduction in farm inspections to focus on "file-based" monitoring. Additionally, financial aid for the purchase of non-road diesel and fertilizers will continue. This aid includes a reimbursement of 15 cents per liter for agricultural non-road diesel until the end of August 2026. Similar support is provided for fertilizers, which have become more expensive due to events like the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. Genevard did not provide specific details on long-term strategies to adapt agriculture to climate change, stating that a recovery plan would be announced in the coming weeks. She reaffirmed her commitment to water storage and irrigation, despite criticism from environmental groups. Scientists, however, warn that the extreme summer conditions experienced are likely to become more frequent in the future.