Forecast: Direct On-Farm Energy Consumption in France

Direct on-farm energy consumption in France stood at 4.21 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023, as a baseline for analysing following projections. The forecast for 2024 shows an average annual growth of 0.24% from the previous year. This trend is consistent over the subsequent years, with forecasts predicting a steady annual increase of 0.24% through 2028.

The anticipated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period from 2023 to 2028 is relatively low at 0.24%, indicating a stable but slightly increasing trend in direct energy consumption on farms in France over this period.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Potential shifts in energy efficiency technologies on farms, which could alter the forecasted consumption patterns.
• The impact of European Union policies on renewable energy and their adoption in agriculture, which might also influence future energy demands.
• Economic factors affecting energy prices that could impact consumption behavior or technological investments in agriculture.