# French agricultural and livestock crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-agricultural-and-livestock-crisis
> Updated: 2026-09-29T04:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The international livestock salon, SPACE, opened in Bruz near Rennes during a period of significant crisis for French farmers. The agricultural sector is facing severe economic, climatic, and sanitary challenges following a summer of extreme heatwaves and drought.

Livestock producers are dealing with high mortality rates in poultry, pigs, and calves, while dairy production has been impacted by thermal stress. A critical shortage of forage and cereal crops, such as corn, has emerged, with grass growth reported to be nearly 40% below the 1989-2018 average. 

While the government announced a support plan exceeding one billion euros to assist farm cash flows, farmers have expressed concerns that the aid is insufficient and fear rising import prices for European forage needed to survive the winter.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Agricultural innovation and salon expansions highlighted in France

Agricultural innovations were highlighted at the Salon du Végétal 2026, while the Innovagri demonstration salon announced expansion plans into Hauts-de-France and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-innovation-and-salon-expansions-highlighted-in-france

### 2026-09-11: France's SPACE livestock salon opens amid agricultural crisis

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard visits the SPACE livestock salon as farmers face a crisis driven by drought, high animal mortality, and critical forage shortages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frances-space-livestock-salon-opens-amid-agricultural-crisis

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