France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery fund to buy seeds, plants and animal feed, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said.
France on Friday announced more than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in aid for farmers after this summer's record heatwaves and droughts devastated crops, pastures and water supplies.
