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 160-cow dairy farm in Schmittviller
Schmittviller, nestled in the Moselle department in Lorraine, is a typical rural village in this border region between France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Historically shaped by its industrial past in steelmaking and coal mining, Moselle has reinvented itself towards a green and sustainable agricultural economy. The temperate continental climate, with cold winters and moderate summers, supports diverse farming, dominated by dairy farming and arable crops. Agriculture is a key local pillar, with over 4,000 farms in Moselle, preserving meadows and biodiversity-rich terroir. This project fits into Lorraine's ecological transition, a pioneer in methanization and agroecological practices.
In the current context of energy 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, sustainable practices for the farmer.
The Ecométhane method aims to reduce methane emissions by incorporating naturally omega-3-rich plant matter, such as grass, alfalfa, and flaxseed, into the dairy cattle 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 feed composition.
This farm is run by two brothers who took over in 1982 and 1987, respectively. Their two sons have also been gradually joining the farm since 2013. In the long term, the farm aims to add value to its dairy production with its own yogurt and cheese processing facility. The farm also cultivates 150 hectares of crops. Its action plan will prevent greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 163.5 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over 5 years.* Funding an Ecométhane project rewards emission reductions already achieved, based on the project's progress, unlike tree planting, which will only sequester the expected CO2 in decades.
- Increasing the quality of forage in the feed ration.
- Increasing the proportion of alfalfa in the feed ration.
- Increase in the proportion of forage and grain legumes on the farm.
* 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 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 160-cow dairy farm in Schmittviller
Schmittviller, nestled in the Moselle department in Lorraine, is a typical rural village in this border region between France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Historically shaped by its industrial past in steelmaking and coal mining, Moselle has reinvented itself towards a green and sustainable agricultural economy. The temperate continental climate, with cold winters and moderate summers, supports diverse farming, dominated by dairy farming and arable crops. Agriculture is a key local pillar, with over 4,000 farms in Moselle, preserving meadows and biodiversity-rich terroir. This project fits into Lorraine's ecological transition, a pioneer in methanization and agroecological practices.
In the current context of energy 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, sustainable practices for the farmer.
The Ecométhane method aims to reduce methane emissions by incorporating naturally omega-3-rich plant matter, such as grass, alfalfa, and flaxseed, into the dairy cattle 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 feed composition.
This farm is run by two brothers who took over in 1982 and 1987, respectively. Their two sons have also been gradually joining the farm since 2013. In the long term, the farm aims to add value to its dairy production with its own yogurt and cheese processing facility. The farm also cultivates 150 hectares of crops. Its action plan will prevent greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 163.5 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over 5 years.* Funding an Ecométhane project rewards emission reductions already achieved, based on the project's progress, unlike tree planting, which will only sequester the expected CO2 in decades.
- Increasing the quality of forage in the feed ration.
- Increasing the proportion of alfalfa in the feed ration.
- Increase in the proportion of forage and grain legumes on the farm.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
