French farmers

French farmers - According to a report from INSEE published on Thursday nearly 20% of farmers in France received no income in 2017. Nearly 20% of French farmers declared a zero income, or even a deficit of their exploitation in 2017. The number of farmers without income "is particularly high in the production of cereals and field crops (30%) and in the breeding of sheep, goats  and other animals (28%)."

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French and Riviera News Tuesday 20th May 2025

Six departments in the southwest of France were placed on and orange weather alert for rain and flooding on Monday evening. The affected areas include... French and Riviera News Tuesday 20th May 2025 Read More

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Weather Forecast - Tuesday 20th May 2025

Expect unsettled weather today across the Alpes-Maritimes. The department is under yellow alert for rain, flooding, and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms w... Weather Forecast - Tuesday 20th May 2025 Read More

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Evening Update Monday 19th May 2025

Over 500 taxi drivers are striking on Monday the 19th of May, in the Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments to protest new health insur... Evening Update Monday 19th May 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Monday 19th May 2025

Flights cancelled at Paris-Orly today - Airline companies at Paris-Orly Airport have been asked to cancel 15% of their flights this Monday, May 19, be... French and Riviera News Monday 19th May 2025 Read More

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Weather Forecast - Monday 19th May 2025

Sunny with light winds. Highs of 21 degrees in Monaco, Nice, Menton and Saint-Tropez. Highs of 22 degrees in Cannes and Antibes. ... Weather Forecast - Monday 19th May 2025 Read More

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