In an unstable geopolitical and climate context, preserving our food sovereignty is a strategic national imperative . France remains one of Europe's leading agricultural countries, with an overall positive food surplus. Essential sectors, such as the dairy industry, play a key role in national food security. Allocating a portion of one's assets to the real agricultural economy is a concrete way to contribute to this sovereignty.
Food sovereignty: what exactly are we talking about?
French law defines food sovereignty as the nation's ability to produce, process, and distribute healthy food for all, while also supporting our export capabilities . The French dairy sector is at the heart of these issues, occupying a central position: its production is largely consumed locally, processed in France, exported internationally, and generates numerous jobs.
Agricultural employment, a societal issue
According to INSEE, at the end of 2022, total employment in agriculture in France was 619,000 people , representing 2% of total employment. By comparison, in 1970 there were 2.4 million jobs in agriculture, or 11.4% of total employment; this share has declined almost continuously to 2% in 2022.
Farmers report working significantly more hours per week than the general working population (55 hours versus 37 hours) and the vast majority of farmers work weekends and sometimes nights.
Furthermore, in 2020, 17.7% of farmers lived below the poverty line, a rate that rises to 21.9% when the spouse also works on the farm, compared to 14.4% for the population as a whole. These disparities reflect the greater vulnerability of farming households.
Behind every farm, there are women and men who work tirelessly to ensure quality food for all, and who deserve our full recognition and support.
The dairy sector in figures:
Source: Cniel
How your savings can support French agriculture
Investing your savings in MyMarguerit agricultural assets allows you to:
✓ supporting a major pillar of the Food sovereignty
✓ protect employment in our territories,
✓ contribute to bank debt relief livestock farmers,
✓ to promote a sector in transition, wishing to reconcile economic performance, environmental responsibility, animal welfare and quality.
👉 And for you: a stable and predictable return.
