A nation that loses its agriculture loses its sovereignty. And we refuse this fate.” During the general assembly of the Departmental Federation of Agricultural Producers’ Unions of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (FDSEA 04), the tone is set by its president, Nicolas Solda.
In a room in the Department, faces are marked, sometimes closed. A reflection of a profession that, despite a deep attachment to its trade, continues to experience strong turbulence. “Yes, agriculture is a passionate profession. But passion does not pay the bills or the expenses,” he continues.
For the union leader, the danger is real: “The situation is worrying: our agriculture risks following the path that the French industry has known. We will not let it happen. Producing is not a problem. Not producing would be.”
The weight of predation on livestock
This general assembly also allowed a review of the year 2025: union activities, meetings, mobilizations, and issues related to agricultural employment.
But above all, the discussions once again highlighted the persistent difficulties facing the main sectors of the department.
In the Alpes-de-…
