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Christophe Proença, deputy of the Lotdevoted his first question to the government to the alarming situation in the nut sector. Diseases, climate change, and international competition threaten producers, while current aid proves insufficient.

This speech, held during the government questions session, follows his meeting with walnut producers on October 24 at his office. He then promised to bring their voice to the hemicycle, and it has been done today.

Government support considered insufficient

Before the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Mr. Proença recalled the major challenges facing producers: fungal diseases, climate change, international competition, and disastrous harvests in the South-West as in Dauphiné. He also denounced the insufficiency of the support plan proposed in 2023, the eligibility criteria of which excluded nine out of ten farms in the Lot. “These women and men who feed us deserve much more than hype. What solution are you going to offer them to save our agriculture, its sovereignty, and above all protect our farmers and the sectors in danger? » he insisted, eliciting loud applause from the benches of the Assembly.

Concrete solutions demanded for the future of agriculture

Christophe Proença has broadened his intervention to other sectors under pressure, notably viticulture, which faces the same environmental challenges and unfair international competition. Just like walnut trees, many vine stocks are today uprooted, threatening the economic and social balance of our rural territories. He also underlined the urgency of the situation in livestock farming, particularly affected by numerous health crises and the difficulties linked to vaccinations.

In response, the minister expressed her support for the walnut sector and highlighted the creation of an AOP Noix de France, while highlighting the ongoing structuring efforts. She also discussed the resources allocated as part of the France 2030 plan for the renovation of orchards.

But Christophe Proença wanted to remind us, in conclusion, that farmers expect concrete actions: “You did not cite research, which must have powerful means to help the sectors develop sustainable solutions. » A necessity to guarantee the future of the emblematic productions of the Lot.

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