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.
EARL de la Roncière
EARL de la Roncière - Farm growing hazelnut orchards and other crops
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Agricultural walnut and hazelnut cooperative that brings together more than 350 producers in the western half of France.
Read more10.36 hectares of hazelnut trees planted in Loiret
Loury, located in the Loiret department at the center of the Centre-Val de Loire region, is surrounded by emblematic agricultural landscapes and national forests. This area, rich in historic and natural heritage, enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and moderate summers—ideal for fruit growing. Loiret stands out for the diversity of its farmland, rural dynamism, and tradition of innovation in crop sectors, fueled by its proximity to research hubs and major agri-food players. Hazelnut cultivation, well adapted to the local terroir, perfectly fits into this agricultural mosaic, bringing new momentum to the local economy.
EARL de la Roncière, a limited liability agricultural holding established in 1994, has traditionally focused on arable crops such as durum wheat, barley, and soft wheat. Committed to innovation and diversification, the farm is partially transitioning to fruit growing, supported by Unicoque-Koki, France's leading hazelnut cooperative. This project reflects a strong willingness to adapt to environmental and economic challenges facing the regional agricultural sector.
This project enhances the region’s vitality by creating direct and indirect jobs, strengthening ties with local players (cooperatives, suppliers, technical partners), and promoting Centre-Val de Loire as an innovative actor in ecological transition. The expanding hazelnut sector offers new opportunities for regional agriculture, supporting circular economy and farm resilience. This dynamic benefits the entire region, balancing preservation of agricultural heritage and openness to future markets.
Mr. Pignot plans to expand his crops by planting 10.36 ha of hazelnut trees during the winter of 2024/2025. The selected plots were part of the farm's field crops. Planting permanent trees will sequester more CO2 throughout the year than a temporary crop.
This project is quite remarkable because it is unusual in a department largely located in Beauce, an agricultural region renowned for its large-scale industrial crops and large farms. The project will store 482.86 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over 20 years*.
-The farm has been HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified since 2023, 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.
-This project is helping to relocate hazelnut production in France, as this product is currently mainly imported from abroad. Production will be intended for the French market.
-The soil will also be able to sequester more CO2, as it will no longer be worked every year. What's more, this 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 an underground drip irrigation system that allows for rational watering.
* The final value of the estimate will be established only after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative decision on verification.
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.
EARL de la Roncière
EARL de la Roncière - Farm growing hazelnut orchards and other crops
Read moreAgricultural walnut and hazelnut cooperative that brings together more than 350 producers in the western half of France.
Read more10.36 hectares of hazelnut trees planted in Loiret
Loury, located in the Loiret department at the center of the Centre-Val de Loire region, is surrounded by emblematic agricultural landscapes and national forests. This area, rich in historic and natural heritage, enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and moderate summers—ideal for fruit growing. Loiret stands out for the diversity of its farmland, rural dynamism, and tradition of innovation in crop sectors, fueled by its proximity to research hubs and major agri-food players. Hazelnut cultivation, well adapted to the local terroir, perfectly fits into this agricultural mosaic, bringing new momentum to the local economy.
EARL de la Roncière, a limited liability agricultural holding established in 1994, has traditionally focused on arable crops such as durum wheat, barley, and soft wheat. Committed to innovation and diversification, the farm is partially transitioning to fruit growing, supported by Unicoque-Koki, France's leading hazelnut cooperative. This project reflects a strong willingness to adapt to environmental and economic challenges facing the regional agricultural sector.
This project enhances the region’s vitality by creating direct and indirect jobs, strengthening ties with local players (cooperatives, suppliers, technical partners), and promoting Centre-Val de Loire as an innovative actor in ecological transition. The expanding hazelnut sector offers new opportunities for regional agriculture, supporting circular economy and farm resilience. This dynamic benefits the entire region, balancing preservation of agricultural heritage and openness to future markets.
Mr. Pignot plans to expand his crops by planting 10.36 ha of hazelnut trees during the winter of 2024/2025. The selected plots were part of the farm's field crops. Planting permanent trees will sequester more CO2 throughout the year than a temporary crop.
This project is quite remarkable because it is unusual in a department largely located in Beauce, an agricultural region renowned for its large-scale industrial crops and large farms. The project will store 482.86 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over 20 years*.
-The farm has been HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified since 2023, 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.
-This project is helping to relocate hazelnut production in France, as this product is currently mainly imported from abroad. Production will be intended for the French market.
-The soil will also be able to sequester more CO2, as it will no longer be worked every year. What's more, this 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 an underground drip irrigation system that allows for rational watering.
* The final value of the estimate will be established only after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative decision on verification.
