Agriculteurs : ont-ils touché les aides promises ?

Summary

In response to farmers' frustration over late payment of European subsidies, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal promised a resolution by March 15. However, many farmers, like Quentin Bellard, who practices organic farming on 180 hectares, are still waiting for their due funds. Bellard, who should have received €45,000, has only received half, with €35,000 still pending. The delay is causing cash flow issues, with farmers deferring payments and lacking proof for bank negotiations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the delays are mainly due to complex dossiers, but €8 billion of the €9 billion budget has been paid, with the remaining €1 billion for specific payments like support for young farmers, organic conversion, and development of vegetable proteins expected to be paid by June.

Takeaways

• 📅 Gabriel Attal promised to address the issue of late payments of European aid to farmers by March 15th.
• 🌾 Farmers are frustrated with the late payments, which are crucial for managing their cash flow.
• 👨‍🌾 Quentin Bellard, an organic farmer, is among those affected, with 35,000€ still owed to him for environmental efforts.
• 📊 The administration is unable to provide a clear timeline for when the aid will be paid, complicating financial planning.
• 💾 Due to the lack of documentation, farmers cannot provide proof to their banks for the expected aid payments.
• 💔 The Ministry of Agriculture attributes the delays primarily to complex dossiers that need to be processed.
• 💼 Out of the 9 billion euros budgeted for French farmers, 8 billion have been paid out, with 1 billion remaining for specific payments.
• 🌱 The remaining 1 billion concerns specific payments like aid for young farmers, organic conversion, and development of plant proteins.
• 🌾 Quentin Bellard cultivated 30 hectares of vetch last year to enrich his soil and is due to receive a 5,000€ aid from the Common Agricultural Policy, which he has yet to receive.
• 📆 According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the remaining aids should be paid by June at the latest.

Q & A

What was Gabriel Attal's promise to the farmers?

Gabriel Attal promised to address the issue of late payments of European aid, which was causing financial difficulties for farmers managing their cash flow.

What was the commitment made by the Prime Minister regarding the payment date?

The Prime Minister had committed to resolving the issue by the 15th of March.

What is the occupation of Quentin Bellard, and what is his concern?

Quentin Bellard is an organic farmer who is concerned about the late payment of European aid, which is affecting his ability to manage his finances.

How much aid was Quentin Bellard supposed to receive, and how much has he received so far?

He was supposed to receive €45,000 in aid, but so far, he has only received a little more than half, leaving a shortfall of €35,000.

What environmental practices does Quentin Bellard follow on his farm?

Quentin Bellard does not use fertilizers or pesticides on his 180-hectare cereal crop farm as part of his environmental efforts.

What is the impact of the late aid payments on Quentin Bellard's financial management?

The late payments have complicated his cash flow management, leading to delays in paying bills and a lack of proof to present to his bank for further financial support.

What is the total budget allocated for French farmers, and how much has been paid out according to the Ministry of Agriculture?

The total budget for French farmers is 9 billion euros, out of which 8 billion euros have already been paid out.

What specific payments are still pending according to the Ministry of Agriculture?

The remaining 1 billion euros concerns specific payments such as aid for young farmers' installation, conversion to organic farming, and the development of vegetable proteins in farms.

What crop did the cereal farmer grow last year to enrich his land, and what aid was he supposed to receive for it?

The cereal farmer grew vetch on 30 hectares last year to enrich his land and was supposed to receive €5,000 in aid from the Common Agricultural Policy for this initiative.

Has the cereal farmer received the aid for growing vetch?

As of the transcript, the cereal farmer has not yet received the €5,000 aid for growing vetch.

When does the Ministry of Agriculture expect the remaining aids to be paid out?

The Ministry of Agriculture expects the remaining aids to be paid out by the latest in June.