France Reduces Agricultural Sector’s Dependence on Fertilizer and Resource Imports

The French government has announced new initiatives aimed at reducing the agriculture sector’s dependence on imports. These measures will be part of the national environmental strategy, which aims to support domestic production and lessen the impact of external factors on the agricultural sector.

This is reported by AgroReview

Establishing a Sovereignty Plan for Fertilizer Production

One of the key initiatives is the approval of a plan aimed at ensuring sovereignty in fertilizer production. It is known that over 66% of the fertilizers used in the country are imported, with 80% of those produced using natural gas. This leads to a high dependence of the agricultural sector on external supplies.

To address this issue, the government plans to invest in ecological alternatives and support research in this area. In particular, the production of “green fertilizers,” which do not require fossil fuels, will be expanded.

Support for Leguminous Crops and Water Resource Management

Additionally, the French government is focusing on the development of leguminous crops and the production of amino acids through fermentation. This decision is aimed at reducing the need for imported soy and feed additives, which are widely used in livestock farming.

Another important step will be the organization of a conference on water resource management, aimed at developing recommendations for effective water distribution and conservation of its supplies. The main goal is to create a system for accumulating excess winter reserves, which will help during periods of summer drought.

In addition to the aforementioned initiatives, the government has announced a public discussion on the National Strategy for Food, Climate, and Sustainable Development. This strategy aims to create a more environmentally safe food system and adapt agriculture to modern challenges.