TotalEnergies, Jeunes Agriculteurs boost energy transition

PARIS - TotalEnergies (EPA:TTEF) (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and the French agricultural union Jeunes Agriculteurs (JA) have announced a cooperation protocol to support young farmers in the energy transition and enhance the sustainability of their farming activities. This move aims to attract younger generations to agriculture by developing sustainable energy solutions, such as biogas and agrivoltaics, and implementing more energy-efficient practices.

The partnership, which builds on a 40-year relationship between the two entities, will focus on technological innovation through pilot agri-energy projects, and financing energy transition projects that align with Jeunes Agriculteurs’ plans. The collaboration will involve working groups, meetings, and experience sharing between TotalEnergies and Jeunes Agriculteurs teams.

Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, expressed his enthusiasm for the nearly four-decade-long commitment to the French agricultural sector and the deepened partnership with Jeunes Agriculteurs. He highlighted the goal of supporting young farmers in developing concrete solutions like agrivoltaics, which offer the dual benefit of protecting crops and providing additional income.

Pierrick Horel, President of Jeunes Agriculteurs, emphasized the union’s dedication to assisting new generations in addressing climate, economic, demographic, and energy challenges. He stressed the importance of partnership in building a sustainable future that respects both the nourishing role of farms and their economic viability.

Jeunes Agriculteurs, founded in 1957, is an apolitical and independent union representing 50,000 young farmers under 38, focused on promoting access to the farming profession and ensuring generational renewal in agriculture.

TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, is committed to providing more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible, with operations in approximately 120 countries.

This collaboration is part of ongoing efforts to integrate agricultural and energy production, contributing to France’s energy transition. The information is based on a press release statement from TotalEnergies SE.

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