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In the Face of Wildfires, Farmer François Letierce Advocates for Agriculture as the Ideal Firebreak

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

SPECIAL REPORT ON FORESTS

"The Forest of Tomorrow Will Not Look Like Today’s," Warns Passionate Nurseryman Vincent Brunet

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

Analysis

Sabine Verley: The Future of Agriculture Lies in Supply Chains, Not Fields

In the face of climate challenges and exhausted markets, isolated farming has no future on its own, warns Sabine Verley. According to this branding expert, agriculture can only thrive through supply chains. This requires thinking of them as ecosystems and knowing how to finance them effectively.

Anne Barrat - 30 July 2026

SPECIAL WATER REPORT

Samuel Bonvoisin: "We Are Fighting the Wrong Battle on Water". Regenerate Rather Than Adapt

For Samuel Bonvoisin, the water crisis will not be resolved solely through more technology or sobriety. The urgency is to restore landscapes that produce, retain, and recycle water. Interview.

Anne Barrat - 3 July 2026

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