Can we reduce the use of pesticides by 50%? The Ecophyto Research and Development study

Published in January 2010, the Ecophyto R & D study was carried out by INRO in response to a request by the Ministries of Agriculture and the Environment.

Biodiversity and agriculture: a fresh look at scientific research

2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity.

Certifying farming machinery for road use: A requirement of the French highway code

It is not only a requirement that our cars be registered with the relevant authorities in order for them to be granted right of way on France’s public byways: as of 1st January 2010, the regulation also applies to motorised farming equipment.

Biological controls: new agricultural practices coming on stream

Biocontrol products are expected to meet 20% to 25% of plant protection needs (representing a €15 billion market) by 2010, replacing the use of pesticides. This prospect has...

Photovoltaics: France Edges Forward

7,000 farmers have signed on to developing the use of photovoltaics. This impressive number...