The conference, aimed at supporting agricultural adaptation to climate change, gathered farmers and local stakeholders from the Sicoval territory. The event began with presentations by Mr. François Purseigle, Director of AgroToulouse, and Ms. Bérangère Darles, Sicoval elected official, farmer, and mayor of Espanès.
Théo Chatellier, territorial agricultural policy officer at Sicoval, presented the current state of local agriculture. Subsequently, Johanna Manteau, climate project manager at Solagro, outlined the growing challenges posed by climate change to the region's agriculture.
The Chamber of Agriculture then detailed its role in supporting farmers. Mr. Jean-Marc Moumin, a farmer from Aureville, shared his practical experience facing climate changes, highlighting the importance of support tailored to the realities of each farm.
The meeting concluded with a Q&A session, underscoring the subject's relevance and the need for continued dialogue between farmers, institutions, and residents. Territorial actors reaffirmed their commitment to assisting farmers in adaptation efforts to enhance the resilience and viability of local agriculture.
