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Alongside energy or industry, the future of agriculture is one of the central questions of the ecological transition. On the occasion of the debate of the primary ecologist broadcast on LCI Wednesday evening, the candidate Yannick Jadot declared that
"France is the only country in Europe where a conventional farmer receives more subsidies than an organic farmer"
. An assertion that the MEP then relayed on his Twitter account, giving rise to lively controversy.
Is it true that France subsidizes its conventional farmers more than those who bet on organic farming?
Is France really a poor student of the European Union in terms of support for organic agricultural producers?
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Public subsidies massively irrigate French agriculture, and even support some of these sectors.
90% of French farms receive subsidies.
"The large majority
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