Sébastien Lecornu promises to include several support and investment measures for agriculture in the 2027 budget proposal. In an open letter to farmers, the Prime Minister also confirms aid for livestock and crops affected by the drought.
The draft budget, expected at the end of September, should notably include a tax break for agricultural investments. The government also aims to finance hydraulic equipment, support adaptation to climate change, and preserve the competitiveness of the various agricultural sectors.
An immediate response to the drought
Pending the next budget, targeted funds will be allocated to prefects to support farm cash flow and enable the resumption of production. The public compensation scheme for losses is also slated to receive additional funding, while the most vulnerable farms will be eligible for property tax and social security contribution relief.
These announcements come after the Constitutional Council upheld the core of the emergency agricultural law. Sébastien Lecornu promises swift promulgation of the legislation, but the adoption of further measures remains uncertain due to the lack of a government majority in the National Assembly. The Prime Minister is therefore calling on parliamentarians to take responsibility during the budget review.
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