French Government Announces Measures to Address Agricultural Sector Concerns

Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard unveils plans to reduce regulatory burdens and support struggling farmers, including a new council on crop protection and streamlined project approvals.

The French government has introduced a series of measures aimed at easing regulatory pressures on the agricultural sector, described as 'accumulated burdens' by Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard.
A new 'Council of Orientation for Crop Protection' will prioritize the review of pesticide and input authorization requests to address urgent needs in specific agricultural sectors.
The Office of Biodiversity's agents will begin testing body cameras to de-escalate tensions during inspections, alongside measures to ensure discretion when carrying firearms.
Administrative processes will be simplified, including faster approvals for livestock projects, localized scheduling for agricultural work, and eliminating redundant paperwork requests.
Genevard plans to meet monthly with agricultural unions to monitor the progress of these initiatives, with the first follow-up session scheduled before Christmas.