Private donations and the expected sum from the fund thus form the two identified supports for keeping the farm going, after an epidemic that, in one week, wiped out nearly half the herd.
In the Aisne, a dairy farmer who lost nearly half his herd is benefiting from the generosity of residents and donors after an outbreak of botulism on his farm.
The shock was swift. Within the space of a week, a devastating epidemic ravaged the herd and killed nearly one animal in two.
For this dairy farm, the loss is not limited to the number of animals: it calls into question the very continuation of the business, in the aftermath of a devastating week.
"It allows us to carry on; otherwise everything would stop,"the farmer said. He welcomes the support received, presented as the condition for not shutting everything down.
A local entrepreneur is among the first donors. Residents have also contributed to this show of support for the affected farm.
In addition to these donations comes a separate payment. The farmer is also due to receive 160,000 euros from an agricultural solidarity fund, according to franceinfo.