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“We have to look line by line at what is in these measures, but we will work under pressure. We’ll have to put out the fire. » The president of FNSEA Centre-Val de Loire, Sébastien Prouteau, has not yet taken the time to read all the measures set out by the Prime Minister traveling to Haute-Garonne, as he already knows that the task will not be simple . If Indre-et-Loire took time to join the mobilization, here peasant anger will not subside any more quickly.

The same morning, the grain grower from Maillé joined his fellow farmers from South Touraine in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine for a snail operation on the A10. Around a hundred tractors converged a little before midday to the rhythm of horns towards the Sorigny tollbooth. At the same time, north of Tours, a similar operation was carried out towards the Monnaie toll with an equally large convoy.

Partial blockages, generating around ten kilometers of traffic jams, which took place largely calmly, with a single watchword: safety. “But before the blockade was lifted, things almost got out of control, slips a farmer present at the Sorigny tollbooth. Some guys wanted to open the doors of a truck, we managed to maintain the anger. » In Monnaie, while the organizers wanted to break camp at 4:30 p.m., part of the procession decided to stay until the end of the night.

More or less moderate, the farmers met at the foot of the tractors all share a feeling of being fed up. “My father and my uncle spend a lot of time managing the administration, recounted Mathias, 19, who is preparing to join the family farm after his training in Châteauroux. Fortunately, my grandmother is retired, she helps them a lot with the papers. »

Everyone talks about the weight of standards. “In France, we wash whiter than white”lamented Gaby, established as a breeder since 2017. “We need to be able to use the same products as neighboring countries. » And to point out the amount of MSA contributions, “€50,000 per year for two partners is too much! »

Go to Paris “like in 1992”

Cereal grower in Artannes, Christian sold his ton of wheat for €220 in 1988, “Today it’s €190 per tonne. In ten years, the amount of CAP premiums has fallen by 25%. » The inconsistencies in the system are driving him crazy. “We are taxed on GNR to force us to consume less fuel, and at the same time we are reducing the use of phytosanitary products by asking us to work the soil, which forces us to use fuel! »

The farmer celebrates his 60th birthday this Saturday. A bitter birthday. “If nothing changes, it will be difficult for young people. » He is ready to go to Paris, “like it was 1992.”

At the end of the afternoon, several representatives of the FNSEA invited local elected officials (1) to come and discuss at the Farmers’ House in Chambray-lès-Tours.

This Friday, January 26, 2024, in the premises of the farmers’ house in Chambray-lès-Tours, senators and deputies responded to the invitation of the FNSEA.
© Photo NR Pascaline Mesnage

A round table where everyone said “what was on his heart. » “We are asked for resilience, but we cannot make a 190° turn in five minutes! »insisted one of the farmers, while others mentioned cows imported from Brazil, pressure from environmentalists, the administration, large-scale distribution which circumvents the rules…

“We need to take a break from standards”conceded Daniel Labaronne, MP. “No, we have to take it off!” »replied the farmers.

(1) The three senators from Indre-et-Loire were present – Pierre-Alain Roiron, Vincent Louault and Jean-Gérard Paumier – as well as the deputies Fabienne Colboc, Daniel Labaronne, Sabine Thillaye, Henri Alfandari, and the president of the metropolis of Tours Frédéric Augis.

Winegrowers provide support to farmers

The wine federations of Touraine provide their support to the mobilization of farmers. “We share many points of convergence with the demands of farmers in the streets. Several subjects are dealt with directly by your representatives with State services, in particular that of administrative simplification, a factor in the performance and resilience of our companies »write the representatives in a press release.

“Soon, a common platform of subjects should be communicated to the public authorities by general trade unionism. We are available to report any issues encountered in the field. »

2024-01-26 23:33:23
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