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France Approves Controlled Reintroduction of Two Insecticides for Several Agricultural Sectors
FRANCE. By validating the core of the agricultural emergency law, the Constitutional Council paves the way for the implementation of several long-awaited measures by the sectors. The text allows, under certain conditions and temporarily, the reintroduction of acetamiprid for hazelnuts and flupyradifurone for apples, cherries, and sugar beets, to address the lack of effective alternatives.
14 August 2026
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Changing Trees or Changing Management? The Real Battle for Tomorrow's Forests
Over 435,000 hectares have gone up in smoke in the European Union since January: the summer of 2026 has reopened a long-standing question in the forestry world. In the face of climate disruptions, should we change the species in our forests or the way we manage them? Three practitioners respond to this management question, all advocating for a more diverse and patient forestry approach, without always following the same paths.
Anne Barrat - 12 August 2026
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How to finance forests? "No single lever is enough: a bouquet of solutions is needed," says Erwan Le Méné
Summer wildfires remind us of the urgency to restore forests. But who will pay? Carbon credits, tax aids, biodiversity credits, private capital: in this interview, Erwann Le Méné, co-founder of EcoTree, scrutinizes the main financing levers, 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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In the Face of Land Fires, "The Ideal Firebreak is Agriculture," Argues Farmer François Letierce
With each drought episode, the Gascony Landes ignite, raising the same question: should we transform this monoculture pine forest, or rethink how to protect it? François Letierce, a farmer in the heart of the massif, advocates for 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 Forests of Tomorrow Will Not Look Like Those of Today, Warns 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 the tree species or the way we plant them? Answers emerge in this interview with Vincent Brunet, a nursery specialist in oaks, who provides a grounded response that is both concerning and hopeful.
Anne Barrat - 10 August 2026
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For Sabine Verley, "the future of agriculture is no longer in the field, but in the supply chain"
Facing climate challenges and exhausted markets, isolated farming has no future alone, warns Sabine Verley. For this brand expert, agriculture will only succeed through supply chains, provided they are conceived as ecosystems and adequately financed.
Anne Barrat - 30 July 2026
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Proteins: The Ukrainian Illusion
Published by AgriDĂ©es, this viewpoint by Bernard Valluis inaugurates our editorial partnership with the French think tank dedicated to agriculture, food, and territories. The author questions one of the arguments put forward in favor of Ukraine's accession to the European Union: its supposed ability to strengthen the EU's protein autonomy.
Bernard Valluis - 17 July 2026
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Cadmium in Our Plates: Levers and Innovations to Limit Its Presence in Food
Cadmium, a metal naturally present in the environment, has become an unwanted element in our diet. Revealing an overexposure of the French population, the report published by Anses in March 2026 highlights the need to lower the cadmium levels in food. Solutions are emerging at the intersection of agronomy, genetics, and technology. Here, we review five of them to understand how they can help limit its presence in food.
Aurore Dupont - 13 July 2026
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Mekki Maalej, founder of Agri Safe: "AI does not replace farmers, it transforms data into water savings"
In this new segment of our special report on water, we hear from Mekki Maalej, founder of Agri Safe. Coming from a family of farmers in Tunisia and now based in Toulouse, the entrepreneur explains how artificial intelligence can help farmers irrigate more precisely and save up to 35% of water.
Anne Barrat - 10 July 2026
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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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Ecorobotix and Maya Join Forces to Combine Ultra-High Precision with AI-Driven Data Intelligence
Leveraging ultra-precise data collected in the field by integrating it into a specialized AI assistant is the ambition of Ecorobotix and Maya. In a joint interview, their leaders detail their collaborative project and share their vision for the future of technology in agriculture and green space management.
Aurore Dupont - 24 June 2026
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Medical Cannabis: Canada Dominates Global Exports, Germany Fuels Consumption Growth
With over 275 tons of medical cannabis exported in 2025, Canada crushes international competition. Germany, whose market is expected to weigh nearly $1.5 billion by the end of 2026 and represent nearly 10% of the estimated $12.7 billion global market, has become one of the main drivers of global consumption growth, thanks to the rise of teleclinics. However, this momentum could be hindered by future regulatory reforms, according to Prohibition Partners, a leading platform dedicated to the professional cannabis market.
Aurore Dupont - 17 June 2026
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Tom Broockmann, Medical Cannabis Expert: "Producing Cannabis Is Not So Simple, We Lack Expertise in Europe"
As 2025 marks significant growth in the German therapeutic cannabis market, questions arise about import models, the application of European standards, and access to prescriptions. Tom Broockmann, director of Adrex Pharma, a German company specializing in medical cannabis marketing, provides insights to better understand the German and European markets that still struggle to compete economically with Canadian players.
Aurore Dupont - 4 June 2026
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Jean-Paul Burrus, President of Salpa Chocolate Group: "Mastering raw materials allows for sustainable differentiation from market-dependent competitors"
Leading a family-owned group active in the chocolate industry for more than a century, Jean-Paul Burrus advocates a strategy that remains rare in the sector: producing part of his own raw materials. According to him, this upstream integration serves a threefold objective: securing supplies, controlling quality, and differentiating oneself in increasingly volatile markets. In this interview, he reflects on the evolution of the global cocoa market, the future of cocoa production, and chocolate substitutes.
Anne Barrat - 1 June 2026
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Measuring Plant Stress: Flex, the Satellite Monitoring Vegetation Health
Detecting vegetation stress from space: this is the promise of Flex, a European satellite set to launch in September 2026. By observing an invisible light signal emitted by plants during photosynthesis from space, scientists hope to better understand how vegetation reacts to environmental stress and its effects on the carbon cycle and climate.
Aurore Dupont - 21 May 2026
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Antoine Dalle, Agricultural Entrepreneur: "Being Monodependent Has Become Risky"
Unstable agricultural prices and rising production costs make diversification a key resilience lever for many farms. Antoine Dalle, a farmer and consultant, supports operators in this transition. For him, it is no longer an option but a paradigm shift. Interview.
15 May 2026
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Philippe Choquet: "Less Inputs, More Intelligence: Agriculture Becomes a Data-Driven Profession"
For Philippe Choquet, director of UniLaSalle, an engineering school specializing in life sciences, the ongoing agricultural transformation – reducing inputs, increasing data usage, and hybridizing disciplines – necessitates a redefinition of professions and the way engineers are trained.
Anne Barrat - 1 May 2026
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What are the stakes of the CRCF, the new European carbon certification tool?
Presented by some as a solution for farmers' transition to virtuous practices, the Carbon Absorption Certification Framework (CRCF) appears to others as an imperfect mechanism that rewards results instead of emphasizing good practices. Here are some keys to better understand its stakes.
Aurore Dupont - 28 April 2026
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In the face of soaring fertilizer prices, could the new European carbon certification mechanism be a solution?
As farmers call for a reduction in European fertilizer taxes, Farm Europe, a European think tank, is betting on a long-term solution that could allow them to rely less on fertilizers while becoming active participants rather than mere spectators in their carbon transition.
Aurore Dupont - 27 April 2026
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Serge Zaka: "Too Much Water or Not Enough: Climate Change Isn't Just an Endless Drought."
Excess water and periods of drought: farmers must navigate an increasingly contrasting water cycle. According to climatologist Serge Zaka, climate change intensifies extremes and complicates access to water when crops need it most.
La RĂ©daction - 16 March 2026
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