Label Bas Carbone
Examples: reducing the frequency of soil cultivation, minimalist plot preparation, restoring organic matter and preserving soil microfauna.
Examples: diversity and locality of crop species, preservation of habitat for local flora and fauna, presence of beehives for pollination.
Examples: territorial dynamics, societal demand, diversification of the activity, local sales/processing, working conditions, sharing of good practices.
Examples: Consideration of wetlands, use of adapted species, drip-connected irrigation tools.
Agricultural walnut and hazelnut cooperative that brings together more than 350 producers in the western half of France.
Read morePlanting of 8.45 ha of hazelnut trees and 1.05 ha of cherry trees in Lot-et-Garonne
Located in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne stands out for its rolling landscapes, a temperate oceanic climate ideal for agriculture, and a centuries-old tradition of fruit cultivation. The village of Varès, set between the Lot and Garonne valleys, epitomizes rural authenticity and agricultural diversity. The region is renowned for its orchards, meadows, and varied crops, actively contributing to the local economy and the preservation of remarkable natural heritage. The fruit sector plays a central role in the area's economic development.
Mr. Axel Crestian plans to expand his cultivation by planting 8.45 ha of hazelnut trees and 1.05 ha of cherry trees in the winter of 2023/2024. The selected plots were previously used for annual crops.
Planting permanent trees will sequester more CO2 throughout the year than a temporary crop. The project will store 540,23 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 20 years*.
The farm has been HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified since 2022, which guarantees reasoned and efficient management of its inputs (fertilizers, irrigation, phytosanitary products) as well as the preservation of hedges, tree lines, woodland edges and other natural features of ecological interest around the plots. Most of the orchards will be weeded mechanically without phytosanitary products.
This project will enable hazelnut production to be relocated to France, as this product is currently mainly imported from abroad. The majority of the farm's hazelnut sales will be local.
The soil will also be able to sequester more CO2, as it will no longer be worked every year. What's more, the new plantation will require less fertilizer and treatments than previous crops. This new cultivation itinerary will help avoid emissions and make the project even more virtuous.
Water resources will be used sparingly, as the orchards are equipped with a water-supply system. Maintaining 75% grass cover in the orchard also helps retain moisture and limit water requirements.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
Label Bas CarboneExamples: reducing the frequency of soil cultivation, minimalist plot preparation, restoring organic matter and preserving soil microfauna.
Examples: diversity and locality of crop species, preservation of habitat for local flora and fauna, presence of beehives for pollination.
Examples: territorial dynamics, societal demand, diversification of the activity, local sales/processing, working conditions, sharing of good practices.
Examples: Consideration of wetlands, use of adapted species, drip-connected irrigation tools.
Agricultural walnut and hazelnut cooperative that brings together more than 350 producers in the western half of France.
Read morePlanting of 8.45 ha of hazelnut trees and 1.05 ha of cherry trees in Lot-et-Garonne
Located in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne stands out for its rolling landscapes, a temperate oceanic climate ideal for agriculture, and a centuries-old tradition of fruit cultivation. The village of Varès, set between the Lot and Garonne valleys, epitomizes rural authenticity and agricultural diversity. The region is renowned for its orchards, meadows, and varied crops, actively contributing to the local economy and the preservation of remarkable natural heritage. The fruit sector plays a central role in the area's economic development.
Mr. Axel Crestian plans to expand his cultivation by planting 8.45 ha of hazelnut trees and 1.05 ha of cherry trees in the winter of 2023/2024. The selected plots were previously used for annual crops.
Planting permanent trees will sequester more CO2 throughout the year than a temporary crop. The project will store 540,23 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 20 years*.
The farm has been HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified since 2022, which guarantees reasoned and efficient management of its inputs (fertilizers, irrigation, phytosanitary products) as well as the preservation of hedges, tree lines, woodland edges and other natural features of ecological interest around the plots. Most of the orchards will be weeded mechanically without phytosanitary products.
This project will enable hazelnut production to be relocated to France, as this product is currently mainly imported from abroad. The majority of the farm's hazelnut sales will be local.
The soil will also be able to sequester more CO2, as it will no longer be worked every year. What's more, the new plantation will require less fertilizer and treatments than previous crops. This new cultivation itinerary will help avoid emissions and make the project even more virtuous.
Water resources will be used sparingly, as the orchards are equipped with a water-supply system. Maintaining 75% grass cover in the orchard also helps retain moisture and limit water requirements.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
