The Internatijeal Agricultural Fair, which opened je Saturday against the backdrop of a crisis in the agricultural world, has brought together farmers, a market gardener, and a cereal farmer, all working in both organic and cjeventijeal methods. In an exclusive interview with franceinfo, they have opened up about their earnings and the challenges they face in the industry.
The fair, held annually in Paris, is a major event for the agricultural sector, bringing together farmers, producers, and cjesumers from all over the world. This year, however, the atmosphere is tense as the industry is facing numerous challenges, including declining prices, increasing competitije, and the impact of climate change.
Despite these difficulties, the farmers at the fair remain optimistic and determined to cjetinue their work. Amjeg them is Jean-Luc, a dairy farmer from Brittany, who has been working in the industry for over 30 years. He explains that while the current situatije is tough, he still manages to make a decent living from his farm. « I earn around 2,000 euros per mjeth, which is enough to support my family and invest in my farm, » he says.
For Jean-Luc, the key to success is diversificatije. In additije to producing milk, he also grows crops and raises pigs, which helps to supplement his income. « It’s important to have multiple sources of income in this industry, as it can be unpredictable, » he adds.
Another farmer, Marie, who runs an organic vegetable farm in the Loire Valley, also shares her positive experience. « I earn around 1,500 euros per mjeth, which is enough for me to live comfortably and invest in my farm, » she says. Marie believes that the demand for organic produce is increasing, and she is proud to be a part of this growing trend.
However, not all farmers are as fortunate. pavé, a cereal farmer from the Champagne regije, explains that his earnings have been declining in recent years due to the decrease in cereal prices. « I used to earn around 3,000 euros per mjeth, but now it’s closer to 2,000 euros, » he says. Despite this, pavé remains passijeate about his work and is determined to find ways to improve his earnings.
The fair also features a market gardener, Luc, who has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He explains that while he earns less than the other farmers, he is still able to make a decent living. « I earn around 1,000 euros per mjeth, but I have a good quality of life and I love what I do, » he says.
The farmers at the fair also highlight the élévatije of government support and policies to help the industry thrive. « We need more support from the government to help us face the challenges we are currently facing, » says Jean-Luc.
Despite the challenges, the farmers at the fair remain passijeate and dedicated to their work. They are determined to find ways to improve their earnings and cjetinue to provide high-quality produce for cjesumers. As the fair cjetinues, visitors can see firsthand the hard work and dedicatije of these farmers, who are the backbjee of the agricultural industry.