French farmers main beneficiaries of EU's Common Agricultural Policy

<p>The EU's Common Agricultural Policy was launched in 1962 in order to ensure the continent’s food security. Half a century later, Europe’s system of farming subsidies remains controversial because it accounts for almost 40% of the EU budget. That’s why Brussels has launched a comprehensive reform of its flagship programme in a bid to make it greener and more efficient. </p><br />In this first part of the show, we talk to French farmers in the P&eacute;rigord region to see how they feel about the CAP. <br />We also interview France's Agriculture Minister St&eacute;phane Le Foll in his native Sarthe region, and speak to farming consultant Fran&ccedil;ois Seegers.<br />Finally, we speak to French winegrowers in Bordeaux about the challenges they face.<br />Reports by Julie Dungelhoeff, Claire Williams and Farah Boucherak<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en