In 2025, the French fruit and vegetable sector reported a trade deficit of €8.5 billion – €3.6 billion for fruits, €895 million for vegetables, and €4.0 billion for processed products – with a self-sufficiency rate limited to 42.9% for fruits and 67.7% for vegetables. In response to this decline compared to European competitors, the Ministry of Agriculture has launched a plan to regain 5 points by 2030 and 10 points by 2035, focusing on competitiveness, processing, and exports.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Souveraineté 2035 (3/6) : en fruits et légumes, « un seul ma..." - 17 March 2026
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Following a shift in the French government's stance towards the deregulation of GMOs derived from new genomic techniques, 71 MPs from La France insoumise have submitted a resolution proposal. They urge the government to oppose this European text, advocating for a strict framework of health and environmental protection in response to non-binding commitments from the European Commission.
Source: Info Ogm, published under the title "71 députés enjoignent le gouvernement français à rejeter la ..." - 16 March 2026
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FRANCE. The area dedicated to durum wheat has decreased from 505,000 hectares in 2010 to 196,000 hectares in 2026, jeopardizing the sector. A sovereignty plan of 43 million euros aims to support research and promote contracts, which the sector wants to increase from 30% to 50% to secure producers' incomes. Despite this decline, France remains self-sufficient in durum wheat but still imports nearly 60% of its pasta.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Blé dur : « Dérisquer la production par la contractualisatio..." - 9 March 2026
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The Swiss Senate has voted in favor of a simplified authorization procedure for pesticides already approved in Europe, emphasizing the urgency for rapid approval. This initiative, backed by the Centre party, aims to facilitate access to new products while maintaining controls in sensitive areas. Left-wing parties criticize this move, arguing that an adequate procedure has been in place since 2025, raising concerns about public health and nature conservation.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Swiss parliament backs faster approval of pesticides" - 6 March 2026
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At the BioSolutions forum in Brussels, Jonas Hipólito, president of the Brazilian company Biotrop, emphasized the need for increased adoption of biological inputs in Europe, despite regulatory challenges. He highlighted the differences between Brazilian and European approaches, where profitability and sustainability must be balanced. Biotrop, with a team already in Europe, is preparing to overcome these obstacles and meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Biotrop sees European biologicals breakthrough, despite regu..." - 16 February 2026
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Fruit growers from the Dephy group in Aveyron are exploring the use of white clay to combat the spotted wing drosophila, a pest threatening cherry trees. After two years of experimentation, the results are deemed encouraging, suggesting that this approach could reduce reliance on chemical pesticides while promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "Cerisier : la piste de l’argile pour lutter contre la drosop..." - 15 February 2026
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Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union could reshape the European agricultural landscape by introducing a major player with competitive production costs. As French farmers express concerns over increased competition, the EU must navigate between opportunities to enhance its global standing and the challenges of harmonizing internal regulations. The tensions already observed in regional markets highlight the complexity of this integration.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "L’entrée de l’Ukraine dans l’Union européenne va‑t‑elle ravi..." - 13 February 2026
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LocalDutch, a Dutch agritech company, unveils a model for an urban store that combines food production in a controlled environment with direct sales. This innovative concept aims to reduce transportation costs and food waste by integrating the production and sale of fresh vegetables in one location. With an automation and artificial intelligence system, the company overcomes the lack of expertise in climate management, facilitating the expansion of its model in regions such as the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "LocalDutch Introduces Scalable Urban Farm Shop Model Combini..." - 12 February 2026
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A joint study by InVivo, Crédit Agricole, Sofiprotéol, and Unigrains reveals that the profitability of French farms could be maintained by 2050, provided that significant investments are made now. Presented at the InVivo congress, this roadmap aims to guide future agricultural policies in the face of climate change challenges.
Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "Changement climatique : « il y a une voie de passage » pour ..." - 11 February 2026
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A study by INRAE highlights the increasing unfavorable climatic conditions for wheat in France, predicting that up to 75% of growing seasons could be affected by the end of the century. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating structural climate risk into agricultural advice, prompting strategic adaptations such as varietal selection and planting management to confront this new reality.
Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "Blé : les années à risque pourraient devenir la norme" - 11 February 2026
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