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 has focused on meeting consumer expectations and transforming farming models, with around 80% of beneficiaries aiming to enhance their agricultural practices.

The second phase of INAF, which has been extended until December 2028, will continue to guarantee agricultural loans with a targeted approach. This aims to bolster France's agricultural production, support new farmers, and integrate them into the regional economy. The initiative finances projects that promote generational renewal, enhance the quality of agricultural sectors, modernize farming infrastructure, and encourage diversification of farming activities. The EIF's commitment to this initiative underscores its strategic priority to mobilize financial tools that support sustainable agricultural investment and foster environmental transitions.