Overview
- France’s main farm union refreshed its 68‑member council at its Caen congress, clearing the way for a 16 April vote with incumbent Arnaud Rousseau the only declared candidate.
- Delegates adopted an orientation report the union wants 2027 presidential hopefuls to use as a policy guide for restoring farm output and competitiveness.
- Rousseau pressed for diesel support of €0.30 per litre after the state announced €0.04, and he warned of new farmer mobilizations if costs keep biting during peak fieldwork.
- The government plans to present an emergency agriculture bill on 8 April that targets water storage, wolf predation, and production rules, drawing criticism from environmental groups over looser protections.
- FNSEA’s influence faces pressure from rival unions that gained ground in 2025, yet it remains a key government interlocutor and says it counts about 212,000 members.