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.
Planting 3.5 hectares of organic apple trees in Calvados
This project involves planting a new 3.5-hectare plot of organic apple orchards in the commune of Audrieu in Calvados. This plot was previously used for annual crops such as cereals. This will enable 194.07 tonnes of CO2 equivalent to be stored over 20 years*.
Domaine de la Flaguerie (originally known as Vergers de Ducy) is a farm in the Bessin region of France that processes its apple and pear production on site into cider, pommeau, calvados, perry and other traditional spirits and liqueurs. Managed by passionate Norman managers, its core business is the production and processing of cider apples and pears. The farm uses organic and integrated farming methods, and is developing short distribution channels. The orchards have long held AB Agriculture Biologique certification.
A family history
The family settled on the Flaguerie estate in 1835. The estate comprised the manor house and two farms. The meadows are planted with high-stemmed apple trees under which the Norman cows graze. The apples harvested in the autumn were used to produce a traditional cider that was the essential drink of Norman farmers. The previous year's cider is distilled in a rudimentary way to produce Calvados. At the time, and up until the 1960s, it was common practice to add this Calvados to morning coffee.
In 1990, Mathilde and René Petrich decided to devote the estate to growing cider apples and planted a 20-hectare orchard of low-stemmed apple trees. This was the start of the adventure. Organic farming soon became the obvious choice, reflecting the family's values of being close to the land and close to nature. The farm then diversified into pears. Each year brings a new challenge and consolidates the know-how acquired.
- The processing and bottling is done on the farm, which favours short circuits and therefore a low carbon footprint.
- In addition, planting permanent trees will allow more CO2 to be sequestered throughout the year than would be the case with an annual crop, thanks to the soil which will no longer be worked every year.
- As the farm's orchards have been certified ‘Organic Agriculture’ since 1998, this new plantation will require less fertiliser and treatments than previous crops, and only natural inputs are authorised. This new cultivation method will help to avoid emissions, making the project even more virtuous.
- The orchard's permanent grass cover between the rows will help retain water in the soil and encourage soil life.
- A dozen beehives will also be associated with the project.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established 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.
Planting 3.5 hectares of organic apple trees in Calvados
This project involves planting a new 3.5-hectare plot of organic apple orchards in the commune of Audrieu in Calvados. This plot was previously used for annual crops such as cereals. This will enable 194.07 tonnes of CO2 equivalent to be stored over 20 years*.
Domaine de la Flaguerie (originally known as Vergers de Ducy) is a farm in the Bessin region of France that processes its apple and pear production on site into cider, pommeau, calvados, perry and other traditional spirits and liqueurs. Managed by passionate Norman managers, its core business is the production and processing of cider apples and pears. The farm uses organic and integrated farming methods, and is developing short distribution channels. The orchards have long held AB Agriculture Biologique certification.
A family history
The family settled on the Flaguerie estate in 1835. The estate comprised the manor house and two farms. The meadows are planted with high-stemmed apple trees under which the Norman cows graze. The apples harvested in the autumn were used to produce a traditional cider that was the essential drink of Norman farmers. The previous year's cider is distilled in a rudimentary way to produce Calvados. At the time, and up until the 1960s, it was common practice to add this Calvados to morning coffee.
In 1990, Mathilde and René Petrich decided to devote the estate to growing cider apples and planted a 20-hectare orchard of low-stemmed apple trees. This was the start of the adventure. Organic farming soon became the obvious choice, reflecting the family's values of being close to the land and close to nature. The farm then diversified into pears. Each year brings a new challenge and consolidates the know-how acquired.
- The processing and bottling is done on the farm, which favours short circuits and therefore a low carbon footprint.
- In addition, planting permanent trees will allow more CO2 to be sequestered throughout the year than would be the case with an annual crop, thanks to the soil which will no longer be worked every year.
- As the farm's orchards have been certified ‘Organic Agriculture’ since 1998, this new plantation will require less fertiliser and treatments than previous crops, and only natural inputs are authorised. This new cultivation method will help to avoid emissions, making the project even more virtuous.
- The orchard's permanent grass cover between the rows will help retain water in the soil and encourage soil life.
- A dozen beehives will also be associated with the project.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative decision on verification.
