Label Bas Carbone
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 moreEcométhane project in Haute-Marne
Nestled in the heart of Haute-Marne, in the village of Saint-Martin-lès-Langres, France, the GAEC de Mellville thrives in a territory steeped in history and agricultural traditions. Haute-Marne, a Champagne region in Grand Est, features a continental climate with harsh winters and moderate summers, ideal for diverse farming dominated by cattle rearing and fodder production. Historically shaped by Cistercian monks since the 12th century, who pioneered pastoral practices, the local economy today hinges on agriculture and forestry, producing a significant share of France's milk and supporting the Eastern region's cheesemaking heritage.
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 run by three brothers who are partners. Five employees are also present, including one full-time worker for the dairy cattle operation. The dairy cows raised are of the Prim'Holstein breed. The farm is equipped with a milking parlor for two groups of 12 cows and adheres to a GMO-free specification for animal feed. Eight hectares are used for grazing, and 90 hectares are dedicated to the production of grass and legumes for livestock. The action plan will prevent greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 179.7 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over five 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 projected CO2 in decades.
- Increased proportion of alfalfa in the feed ration.
- Increased quality of 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 verification decision.
Label Bas CarboneCreated 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 moreEcométhane project in Haute-Marne
Nestled in the heart of Haute-Marne, in the village of Saint-Martin-lès-Langres, France, the GAEC de Mellville thrives in a territory steeped in history and agricultural traditions. Haute-Marne, a Champagne region in Grand Est, features a continental climate with harsh winters and moderate summers, ideal for diverse farming dominated by cattle rearing and fodder production. Historically shaped by Cistercian monks since the 12th century, who pioneered pastoral practices, the local economy today hinges on agriculture and forestry, producing a significant share of France's milk and supporting the Eastern region's cheesemaking heritage.
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 run by three brothers who are partners. Five employees are also present, including one full-time worker for the dairy cattle operation. The dairy cows raised are of the Prim'Holstein breed. The farm is equipped with a milking parlor for two groups of 12 cows and adheres to a GMO-free specification for animal feed. Eight hectares are used for grazing, and 90 hectares are dedicated to the production of grass and legumes for livestock. The action plan will prevent greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 179.7 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over five 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 projected CO2 in decades.
- Increased proportion of alfalfa in the feed ration.
- Increased quality of 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 verification decision.
