Brussels 1 st December 2009 – Alain-Dominique Quintart European Biodiversity : the Private Sector Offer
Jan 04, 2016
Brussels 1st December 2009 – Alain-Dominique Quintart
European Biodiversity : the Private Sector Offer
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Wild flower and Pollen & Nectar Margins
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• Already 8 countries joined (PT, ES, FR, CH, IT, UK, DE, HU)• Objective 10‘000 ha margins• Partnerships w. Governments, Universities, Food Chain etc.• Involve Beekeepers
• Already 8 countries joined (PT, ES, FR, CH, IT, UK, DE, HU)• Objective 10‘000 ha margins• Partnerships w. Governments, Universities, Food Chain etc.• Involve Beekeepers
It started in 2001 as a scientific project and is now boosting the number of Pollinators across Europe.
Scientific Project2001-2004
Scientific Project2001-2004
• Increased Bee Population upto 600%• Regeneration of rare Bombus ruderatus• Butterflies rose 12fold• Other pollinating insects rose 10fold
• Increased Bee Population upto 600%• Regeneration of rare Bombus ruderatus• Butterflies rose 12fold• Other pollinating insects rose 10fold
Roll-out in UK2005-2008
Roll-out in UK2005-2008
• 570 Farmers joined• 1000 ha of margins• Partnership w. Sainsbury‘s• Linkage to UK subsidy scheme
• 570 Farmers joined• 1000 ha of margins• Partnership w. Sainsbury‘s• Linkage to UK subsidy scheme
Roll-out across Europe2009 - 2014
Roll-out across Europe2009 - 2014
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Practical demonstration of our actions and solutions
● Network of 11 farms on arable crops and grapes
● Methods and equipments to promote Good Agricultural Practice (water, biodiversity, users)
« A tool box for agriculture respectful of natural environment»
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Good Agriculture Practice and Environment protection
● Improve management of crop protection in order to minimize direct or indirect effects on non target organisms
● Encourage external partnerships to promote wider approach in agriculture
● Contribute to land management in order to improve biodiversity
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Agéris today
EARL Mennesson
M. Xavier Mardelet
EARL Bernard Paillet
GAEC Duffau Frères
M. Christian Charles
EARL de MilletExploit. Lycée Agri.
de la Touche
EARL de la Fortrelle
MM Raymond et Lionel EydantChâteau les Vergnes
Champagne Vazard à Chouilly
Château St-Louis la Perdrix
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Bordeaux: Château les Vergnes
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