Label Bas Carbone
Examples: reducing the use of imported soybeans, increasing the production of grass or legume on the farm for livestocks.
Created in 2000 and recognized by the Ministries of Agriculture, Environment and Health, the Bleu-Blanc-Cœur association has been building responsible and sustainable agricultural sectors for 20 years, aiming to improve the nutritional and environmental quality of our food and thus positively impacting the health of the Earth, animals and humans.
Read moreEcomethane project on a 90-cow dairy farm in Godoncourt
The Vosges, a mountainous department in northeastern France, boast a rich history and biodiversity, characterized by rolling hills, dense forests, and a cool, humid continental climate. An iconic region of Lorraine, the Vosges host traditional agriculture centered on dairy farming, a local economic pillar for centuries. Godoncourt, a small rural village nestled in this massif, embodies Vosgian authenticity with its lush meadows and community tied to the land. This terroir, shaped by harsh winters and moderate summers, supports high-quality dairy production, contributing to the region's renowned cheeses like Munster.
In the current context of transition, supporting French cattle farmers helps ensure the sustainability of our French sector and avoids imports, which have a significant carbon footprint. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their livestock is possible by financing more costly, virtuous practices for the farmer.
The Ecométhane method aims to reduce methane emissions by adding naturally omega-3-rich plant matter, such as grass, alfalfa, and flaxseed, to the dairy cattle's diet. This method simply and quickly measures methane emission reductions using a patented milk fatty acid measurement method developed with INRAE in 2008. These measurements allow for the calculation of a herd's methane emissions before and after a change in the ration's composition.
This family farm is managed by Mr. Bertrand, father and son, as partners, supported by one employee. They sell their produce under a GMO-free guarantee and raise Montbéliarde cows. Two milking robots have been installed on the farm, which prioritizes animal self-consumption of their own crops on most of their land. The action plan will prevent greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 104.3 tons of CO2 equivalent over 5 years.*
Funding an Ecométhane project rewards emission reductions already in effect, based on the project's progress, unlike tree planting, which will only sequester the expected CO2 in decades.
- Increased proportion of alfalfa in the ration.
- Increased quality of the forage in the ration.
- Increased proportion of seeds rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the ration, particularly flax.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative decision to verify.
Label Bas CarboneExamples: reducing the use of imported soybeans, increasing the production of grass or legume on the farm for livestocks.
Created in 2000 and recognized by the Ministries of Agriculture, Environment and Health, the Bleu-Blanc-Cœur association has been building responsible and sustainable agricultural sectors for 20 years, aiming to improve the nutritional and environmental quality of our food and thus positively impacting the health of the Earth, animals and humans.
Read moreEcomethane project on a 90-cow dairy farm in Godoncourt
The Vosges, a mountainous department in northeastern France, boast a rich history and biodiversity, characterized by rolling hills, dense forests, and a cool, humid continental climate. An iconic region of Lorraine, the Vosges host traditional agriculture centered on dairy farming, a local economic pillar for centuries. Godoncourt, a small rural village nestled in this massif, embodies Vosgian authenticity with its lush meadows and community tied to the land. This terroir, shaped by harsh winters and moderate summers, supports high-quality dairy production, contributing to the region's renowned cheeses like Munster.
In the current context of transition, supporting French cattle farmers helps ensure the sustainability of our French sector and avoids imports, which have a significant carbon footprint. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their livestock is possible by financing more costly, virtuous practices for the farmer.
The Ecométhane method aims to reduce methane emissions by adding naturally omega-3-rich plant matter, such as grass, alfalfa, and flaxseed, to the dairy cattle's diet. This method simply and quickly measures methane emission reductions using a patented milk fatty acid measurement method developed with INRAE in 2008. These measurements allow for the calculation of a herd's methane emissions before and after a change in the ration's composition.
This family farm is managed by Mr. Bertrand, father and son, as partners, supported by one employee. They sell their produce under a GMO-free guarantee and raise Montbéliarde cows. Two milking robots have been installed on the farm, which prioritizes animal self-consumption of their own crops on most of their land. The action plan will prevent greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 104.3 tons of CO2 equivalent over 5 years.*
Funding an Ecométhane project rewards emission reductions already in effect, based on the project's progress, unlike tree planting, which will only sequester the expected CO2 in decades.
- Increased proportion of alfalfa in the ration.
- Increased quality of the forage in the ration.
- Increased proportion of seeds rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the ration, particularly flax.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative decision to verify.
