Investment & Fund Management

The French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, in collaboration with the European Investment Fund (EIF), has significantly enhanced support for agricultural investment through the National Initiative for French Agriculture (INAF), with a new investment volume of over €2 billion. This initiative aims to benefit more than 15,000 farmers by 2028, extending its reach beyond the successful first phase, which generated €2.7 billion in agricultural investment in France.

The first phase of INAF, launched in 2019, successfully funded nearly 8,500 agricultural loans, mobilizing €1 billion in credit. This funding primarily supported transformation and transition projects led by farmers, with over 80% of financed projects associated with newly established businesses and more than 70% of beneficiaries being under 40 years old. The initiative focused on meeting consumer expectations and transforming farming models, with around 80% of beneficiaries aiming to enhance their agricultural practices.

The renewed phase of INAF will continue to guarantee agricultural loans with a targeted approach, supporting generational renewal, helping young farmers establish their operations, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative is designed to modernize farming equipment and infrastructure, diversify farming activities, and improve economic, social, environmental, and health performance within the agricultural sector. This strategic partnership reflects a commitment to bolster France's agricultural sovereignty and adapt to the evolving needs of the farming community.