The French Ministry of Agriculture wants the proportion of fruits and vegetables consumed in its own country to be 5 percent higher by 2030 than it is now. In the next five years, this proportion should increase by another 5 percent and by 2035 reach a self-sufficiency level of 60 percent. To achieve these goals, the government has recently launched a major development and investment plan.
The French government’s development and investment plan should help the sector strengthen its production capacity and address the challenges posed by the environmental transition. Part of the plan is the modernization and sustainability of greenhouses, the renewal and sustainability of orchards, the acquisition and use of innovative agricultural machinery and sustainable plant protection, research and development.
In particular, 400 million euros will be allocated as part of the France 2030 program starting this year, which is comparable to the Dutch Growth Fund. Of these, 100 million euros will be directed to the purchase of new technologies, such as machinery and equipment for the modernization of greenhouses. “Think about adapting to new climate conditions or reducing your greenhouse’s energy and water use,” said Agriculture Minister Mark Fesno.
This particular subsidy can be claimed by French fruit and vegetable producers from Monday 6 March. A second subsidy scheme will open in the spring, focusing on waste management, the circular economy, chemical substitution, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving animal welfare and working conditions.
