Support Measures for Farmers: French Deputies Boost Agriculture in 2025

French deputies have voted increased tax credits and aid measures for organic farming, breeders, and young farmers to strengthen sustainable agriculture and address generational renewal challenges in 2025.

In November 2025, the French National Assembly approved important measures to support the agricultural sector amid growing economic and environmental pressures. The legislation notably enhances tax incentives for organic farming, introduces fiscal relief for breeders, and addresses the critical issue of generational renewal to secure the future of French agriculture.

Increased Support for Organic Farming

Enhanced Tax Credit for Organic Agriculture

The tax credit for organic farming was raised from €4,500 to €6,000 and extended for three more years.
This change follows two amendments by deputies aligned with the Socialist Party and ecological groups, aiming to secure and encourage the expanding organic sector.
The increased budget for this credit is projected to rise by €60 million in 2026, illustrating strong governmental backing.
The Fédération Nationale d’Agriculture Biologique (FNAB) praised this move as a vital support to over half of France’s organic farms.

Why the Tax Credit Matters

The credit directly supports farms with at least 40% organic activities, helping stabilize business models against market uncertainties and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

Concrete Measures for Breeders

Exemptions and Fiscal Relief

Legislators adopted a new measure exempting from taxation indemnities paid for sanitary culling of reproductive animals, provided funds are reinvested within a year to rebuild the herd.
The existing tax credit for farms certified High Environmental Value (HVE) was extended by an additional year.
These steps aim to relieve financial pressures on breeders, enabling better management of health risks and compliance costs.

Tackling Generational Renewal Challenges

Encouraging Young Farmers

The financial deduction ceiling for precautionary savings was increased to help farmers cope with increasing economic volatility.
Measures to reduce installation costs for young farmers reflect the urgency of renewing a workforce where nearly 50% of farmers will retire within the next decade.
Deputies also approved limits to the taxation of agricultural profit surpluses, based on a three-year average, to mitigate sudden fiscal burdens on farmers.

Importance of Supporting New Generations

With a looming wave of retirements, these measures aim to make agriculture more appealing and financially feasible for young entrants, securing long-term sustainability.

Conclusion

The recent legislative amendments voted by the French Assembly mark a strong commitment to supporting agriculture through tax incentives for organic farming, targeted relief for breeders, and facilitating the entry of young farmers. These actions respond to both environmental goals and economic realities, helping to ensure the vitality and renewal of France’s agricultural sector.