Fertilizers, diesel, and gas: European plant sectors will continue to bear the costs of geopolitical tensions this winter. Patrice Geoffron, director of the Center for Geopolitics of Energy and Raw Materials, predicts a relaxation by 2027. However, there will be no return to the pre-crisis world: the situation in Ormuz has permanently altered the price of risk.
Anne Barrat - 4 September 2026
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The summer wildfires highlight the urgent need to restore forests. But who will pay for it? Carbon credits, tax incentives, biodiversity credits, private capital: in this interview, Erwann Le Méné, co-founder of EcoTree, examines the main financing levers, which are often insufficient or even counterproductive. According to him, nothing will be possible without investors willing to commit for the long term.
Anne Barrat - 12 August 2026
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With each drought episode, the Landes de Gascogne catch fire, raising the recurring question: should we transform this monoculture pine forest, or rethink how to protect it? François Letierce, a farmer based in the heart of the massif, champions a rarely considered solution in the forestry world: cultivated firebreaks over a kilometer wide, maintained by agriculture.
Anne Barrat - 11 August 2026
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The wildfires ravaging Spain, France, and Italy, with a record of over 435,000 hectares burned in the European Union since January, raise a pressing question: Are our forests doomed? Should we change tree species or the way we plant them? Answers emerge in this interview with Vincent Brunet, a nurseryman specializing in oaks, who provides a grounded response that is both concerning and hopeful.
Anne Barrat - 10 August 2026
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The organic industry is at a critical juncture, with increasing demand for sustainable production solutions. Dr. Minshad Ansari, founder of Bionema Group, emphasizes that organic products must be valued for their quality and ability to meet the stringent requirements of export markets, rather than being seen as cheaper alternatives. High-value crops, such as fruits and vegetables, represent significant commercial potential due to strict quality standards, but the quality and performance of these products must be enhanced to ensure their adoption.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Performance, not price, will determine the future of biologi..." - 7 July 2026
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In an increasingly complex agricultural context, Walid Saadé, president of the biostimulants section of France fertilisants, emphasizes the need for a diversified and educational approach to promote biostimulants. He highlights regulatory challenges and the necessity for better understanding of products derived from living organisms to ensure their adoption by farmers, while stressing the importance of a collective dynamic to address climate issues.
Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "« Plus les conditions deviennent difficiles, plus nous avons..." - 30 June 2026
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The 55% increase in urea prices from February to May 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions, raises concerns about an impending food crisis. Input producers benefit from this situation, while farmers and food processors see their margins shrink. Governments, like Egypt with the New Delta project, are responding by investing in infrastructure to reduce dependence on fertilizer imports, signaling a shift in agricultural market dynamics.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Fertilizer Price Shock 2026: What a 55% Urea Spike Means for..." - 20 June 2026
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