Emergency aid for French farmers

The French government has introduced an emergency aid plan to assist agricultural operations affected by drought, heatwaves, and major fires this summer. The aid, totaling 2 million euros, comes from rearmament funds and is given as lump-sum payments to various agricultural sectors.

Aid amounts vary by sector

Vegetable growers and certain specialized crops will receive 1,500 euros each, while fruit growers and recently established farmers will get 1,000 euros each. A portion of the aid is also based on the number of large livestock units (UGB) a farmer has and complements financial support per hectare for spring crops.

Creuse department to receive aid

In the Creuse department, 1,738 beneficiaries will receive this aid, with the total budget amounting to 2 million euros. The aid is intended to help farmers recover from the damage caused by the extreme weather conditions this summer.

Tax relief for unbuilt properties

A separate 4.5 million euro measure provides property tax relief on unbuilt properties (TFNB) in the Creuse department. Pastures and arable land will benefit from a 60% reduction in this tax, and the relief is automatic, requiring no action from landowners.

Legal obligation for landowners

Landowners must ensure the tax relief benefits the operators, and the government will monitor compliance with this legal requirement to ensure the measure is used appropriately.

Compensation for uninsured farmers

The State has also recognized crop losses for operators who are not insured, as well as losses of capital due to agricultural disasters. These measures allow for partial compensation of the damage suffered under certain conditions.

Categories of eligible losses

Eligible losses include crop losses from field crops, vegetables, viticulture, fruit growing, small fruits, and aromatic and medicinal plants. Losses of capital related to drought, thunderstorms, hail, and damage from falling trees will also be considered for compensation.