Description :
This episode of Humanity and Rurality, broadcast by Radio País, is part of the European project Réseau Tramontana (Tramontana Network), co-financed by the European Union, which highlights rural territories, their cultural heritage, social memory and the voices of the people who shape them. In this programme, the hosts travel to the Segala region, in Occitania, France, to meet Pierre and Jacques, two retired farmers whose life stories are deeply connected to agriculture, rural struggles and the defence of peasant communities.
The two guests recall their personal journeys, their attachment to the land and their involvement in collective movements, particularly those linked to peasant organisations and the struggles of Larzac. They discuss the importance of solidarity among farmers, the challenges faced by small and medium-sized farms, and the impact of globalisation and international trade on rural areas. The episode also reflects on the role of figures such as José Bové and on the broader fight to preserve local agriculture, rural livelihoods and sustainable ways of living.
Through their memories, Pierre and Jacques describe the profound transformations experienced by the countryside: the decline in the number of farmers, the changes brought by modern economic models and the need to maintain human connections in rural territories. The programme presents the countryside not only as a productive space, but also as a place of identity, culture and collective action, where solidarity remains essential for imagining the future of rural communities.