In 2010, the Morbihan department had 7,556 agricultural operations. A figure which decreased by 24%, falling to 5,763 in 2020. “Today, one in two farms has been taken over. We are therefore even fewer in number in 2024,” certifies Gaëtan Le Seyec, elected representative at the Chamber of Agriculture, representing the Pontivy branch.
Transmission is a major challenge to renew an entire generation: 57% of the region's farmers are old enough to sell their farms or are over 50 years old. Hence the importance of ensuring succession, by organizing the Installation and Transmission Fortnight in Brittany. In Morbihan, the Chamber of Agriculture meets in Saint-Allouestre, Friday November 29, 2024.
“Evolve in your approach”
Project leaders looking for exploitation or breeders thinking about passing the baton are invited to participate. They will find, for example, the testimony of a couple who took over a farm in Baud. “They wanted to make milk in addition to having a small horse farm. Eventually, through discussion with the owners, they settled on making mostly standard pork. This meeting allows us to create dialogue between sellers and project leaders, to evolve in our approach,” explains Laurence Chèze, transmission advisor for the Ploërmel and Pontivy branches.
The opportunity to obtain advice, particularly regarding assisted installation and payment of the young farmers grant (DJA), which concerns “around a hundred operations per year”. A figure which could be much higher: last year, 200 candidates wishing to settle in Brittany presented themselves in the Pontivy sector.
Friday November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Saint-Allouestre village hall. Free. Registration required on 06 30 69 56 14 or 07 88 34 56 19. More information on the website www.transmission-en-agriculture.com
