The French Ministry of Agriculture announced two new loan programs aimed at supporting farmers facing economic challenges, including climate impacts. The first program offers medium-term loans up to €50,000 for those who experienced a revenue drop of at least 20% in 2024, with interest rates capped at 1.75% for two years. A second program focuses on long-term consolidation loans, capped at €200,000, intended for farmers with high debt levels. Major agricultural unions welcomed these measures but called for urgent implementation at the local level.

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