By ministerial decree n° 2026.10.01-R-ISN dated October 2, 2026, the damages suffered by various agricultural productions have been recognized, allowing eligible farmers to submit an compensation claim. This recognition concerns crop losses incurred in the spring and summer of 2026.
The eligible crops cover a wide range of productions: arboriculture (almonds, cherries, peaches, olives...), specialized crops (lavandin, sage), field crops (barley, wheat, lentils...), vegetables and market gardening (garlic, tomatoes, potatoes...), viticulture (vines), and beekeeping (honey).
Twenty-two communes are affected by this recognition: Allemagne-en-Provence, Aubenas-les-Alpes, Esparron-de-Verdon, Forcalquier, Limans, Mane, Manosque, Montfuron, Montjustin, Piégut, Pierrevert, Quinson, Reillanne, Revest-des-Brousses, Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon, Saint-Martin-les-Eaux, Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire, Sainte-Tulle, Vachères, Villemus.
Potentially affected farmers and beekeepers have been directly notified by email by the DDT04. Those who have not received the information email or are not registered can contact the DDT 04 by phone at 04 91 30 20 80 or by email at ddt-04-calamites-peat-sea@alpes-de-haute-provence.gouv.fr.
