Mobilization in response to the impacts of drought and heatwave on the agricultural sector: the Prefect of Finistère in contact with farmers

Updated on 31/08/2026

##### Mobilization in response to the impacts of drought and heatwave on the agricultural sector: the Prefect of Finistère in contact with farmers

Finistère, like much of the national territory, has experienced an exceptional episode of heatwave and drought. These particularly severe conditions since spring are now weakening agricultural holdings and directly affecting production and supply chains in the department.

In response to this situation, the State is mobilizing to monitor the consequences of this climatic event and to support farmers in Finistère.

###### A departmental cell to monitor the agricultural situation

At the national level, Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty Annie Genevard activated a drought monitoring cell to ensure daily oversight of the situation, coordinate the actions of State services, and support territories.

In this framework, the Prefect of Finistère convened, on 13 August, a departmental drought monitoring cell for farmers, bringing together the Chamber of Agriculture, agricultural trade unions, the Social Security for Agriculture, the association of mayors of Finistère, the regional council, the departmental council, banking networks, and State services.

This unit enabled the establishment of a diagnosis of the economic, human, and social situation of farms in Finistère. Transmitted to the Minister responsible for Agriculture on 18 August, this diagnosis also brings forward recommendations adapted to the realities of the territory.

###### On the ground to assess the consequences

To complement this monitoring, the prefect established an operational technical unit, whose initial work began on 24 and 26 August on agricultural holdings (cereals, vegetables, and livestock) in Taulé and Riec-sur-Bélon.

These visits enabled direct assessment of the impacts of the drought and heatwave on farms and agricultural production, as well as opportunities to exchange with farmers and professional representatives about the difficulties they are facing.

Findings notably reveal yield and quality losses in many crops, as well as cash flow difficulties. Farmers also reported physical and psychological fatigue in the face of a situation that is weakening their operations.

These elements are included in the diagnostic report submitted to the ministry and will contribute to shaping the ongoing preparation of the CASI (Heatwave-Drought-Fires) support plan.

The State services remain fully mobilized to support agricultural operations in Finistère through this episode and to prepare for recovery.

The Prefect of Finistère expresses full support for the entire agricultural community during this particularly difficult period.