The Livestock Summit will open on Tuesday in Auvergne, drawing several presidential candidates and agricultural officials. The event comes as farmers face a challenging year marked by severe drought, which has affected crop growth and livestock grazing. The dry conditions have led to widespread frustration among farmers, who feel their concerns are not being adequately addressed. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard is expected to attend, but other ministers have canceled trips in response to student protests. Farmers, however, are still waiting for promised financial support, which has yet to reach their treasuries. Marie-Laurence Michallet, general secretary of the Young Farmers (JA) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, emphasized that farmers are not content with just small amounts of aid. The government has allocated over one billion euros in emergency aid and promised a long-term recovery plan for agriculture, but one month after the announcement, no funds have been received. Arnaud Rousseau, president of the FNSEA, expressed frustration with the budget proposal, which has angered agricultural unions. They argue that the crisis requires more resources than last year and plan to pressure lawmakers to address their concerns. The Massif central region, where the summit is being held, has been particularly hard hit by the drought. Pastures have not grown since the end of spring, forcing farmers to use their winter feed supplies earlier than expected. Many have also brought their herds down from alpine pastures, which lack sufficient grass. Patrick Benezit, president of the FNB, warns that the autumn will not bring enough forage to sustain livestock. He calls for a revision of the pasture index, which farmers say does not accurately reflect the losses they have suffered. Presidential candidates, including Marine Le Pen of the RN and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan of Debout la République, are expected to attend the summit, which will also be visited by Gabriel Attal and Fabien Roussel. While agricultural officials believe the candidates generally support their cause, they remain cautious about what will happen after the elections. The Livestock Summit is a major event, attracting 120,000 visitors, 1,800 exhibitors, and 2,000 animals of 70 breeds. It will also host an animal health forum and serve as a final gathering before the Sanitary Council concludes its work in mid-October.