French Farmers Demand Action on Food Sovereignty and Agricultural Reform

Amid rising global tensions and domestic challenges, French farmers express frustration over unfulfilled promises and regulatory hurdles at the 2025 Salon de l'Agriculture.

French farmers voiced concerns at the Salon de l'Agriculture over insufficient government action to support food sovereignty and sustainable agricultural incomes.
President Macron highlighted the geopolitical risks of food supplies being used as a weapon but faced criticism for ambiguous stances on trade agreements like Mercosur and CETA.
The recently passed Agricultural Orientation Law was criticized by many farmers as inadequate, with key issues like agricultural income and land access left unaddressed.
Farmers and industry leaders decried the impact of stringent regulations, including the principle of precaution, which they argue stifles innovation and competitiveness in French agriculture.
Global market pressures, including price fluctuations and competition from imports, continue to undermine French agricultural sectors, with producers struggling to cover costs.