Farmers across France are still waiting for government aid promised last spring to help them cope with rising fuel prices, according to recent reports. Gaëtan Vix, a cattle farmer in Wolschheim, Bas-Rhin, has been waiting for nearly six months for state assistance to cover his tractor fuel costs. His fuel expenses have nearly doubled in the past year, reaching 56,000 euros, and he is eligible for 6,000 euros in aid. However, he has yet to receive any of it. The aid, which was announced in April after weeks of farmer protests, was supposed to provide 15 cents per liter of GNR, or non-road diesel, used for agricultural machinery. Despite this, delays in payment have caused frustration among farmers, especially since fuel prices have continued to climb. Gaëtan Vix feels wronged by the situation and is considering renewed protests. He argues that the aid is not enough, and he finds it unfair that farmers received only 15 cents per liter, while fishermen received 35 cents for similar support. He predicts that this will be a very difficult year for him and other farmers. Compounding the problem, a severe drought this summer reduced his forage harvest by half, forcing him to purchase feed for his cattle at higher prices. As a result, all of his costs have skyrocketed, and he describes it as a "black year." The Ministry of Agriculture recently announced a 1 billion euro plan to support farms affected by the drought, with the minister stating that the aid will be distributed in the coming weeks. This new funding aims to address the financial strain on farmers caused by both the drought and rising fuel costs. However, many farmers like Gaëtan Vix remain skeptical, as they have yet to see the promised aid from earlier in the year. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by agricultural producers in France, who are struggling with a combination of environmental and economic pressures.