Interviewed by Le Parisien in the context of the farmers’ demonstrations, Claire, candidate for season 10 of “L’amour est dans le pré”, painted a black picture of her situation, which she certainly does not want her son to experience .
Claire participated in the season 10 of Love is in the Meadow. At the time, she had become closer to one of her suitors, Sébastien. Today, soulmates continue to share their passion and their lives. They live together on Claire’s farm, and even had three children. But if everything seems to be going well on a personal level, the professional level is a real area of worry for the farmer. She, who has run a geese and duck farm in the south of France for years, has struggled to pay herself a decent salary. Asked by The Parisianthe young woman said more about the precariousness of her situation.
The blockades on the highways undertaken from January 23, 2024 by farmers made it possible to highlight what everyone already knew: those who feed France are struggling to feed themselves, in particular due to standards deemed abusive and foreign competition deemed unfair. . It is in this context that The Parisian questioned several protected from Karine Le Marchand, herself very involved in the fight. And it was with complete frankness that Claire responded. “Financially, it’s very complicated. […] The glass jar used for my foie gras has increased by 20% in one year. Electricity and diesel have made significant progress. We can’t get out of this anymore. […] I had to stop two employees, I can hardly afford 1,000 euros per month for 75 hours per week”she confided.
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Claire (Love is in the meadow): “I wish something else for him”
Today, the situation seems so unrewarding that the farmer would not recommend it to anyone, not even her son. The little boy could be an astronaut, dentist, graphic designer or even an accountant if he wants, but he will have to give up on the Rantoy farm where the farming couple works. “ There are too many burdens, too many standards. If tomorrow, my son wants to take over the farm, I will tell him no! I wish something else for him,” Claire said, determined not to pass on her worries.
Camille Bonvalet has an interest in societal subjects and feminist issues. She is also passionate about literature. Versatile, she appreciates the prose of Flaubert as much as that of Michel…