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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 Rédaction - 16 March 2026
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How Vendée is Organizing the Water Battle
The first part of our special report on water focuses on a major challenge for agriculture: managing a resource increasingly affected by unpredictable weather events. In Vendée, local officials and farmers have chosen to anticipate. Insights from Laurent Favreau, Vice President of the Vendée Departmental Council and President of SyDEV.
La Rédaction - 16 March 2026
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Sébastien Roumegous: "Technology must adapt to the laws of life, not the other way around"
Field agronomist turned leader of an international company, Sébastien Roumegous, founder and CEO of Biosphères, advocates a belief: agricultural technology will only be sustainable if it respects the laws of life. With Biosphères, he supports the transition of farmers, SMEs, and large groups like LVMH, Danone, Nestlé, and Unilever.
Anne Barrat - 16 March 2026
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Cereal Sector: Data Emerges as a Strategic Lever for Competitiveness
In the face of market volatility, geopolitical tensions, and agricultural transformations, cereal logistics becomes a strategic issue. During a roundtable organized by La Ferme Digitale at the 2026 International Agricultural Show, industry leaders, agricultural experts, and agritech entrepreneurs shared their vision on modernizing the supply chain and the crucial role of data.
Anne Barrat - 11 March 2026
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The Agricultural World Worries About Rising Fertilizer Prices Due to Middle East War
Rural Coordination expresses concern over the rising cost of fertilizers. Nearly 30% of global fertilizers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, raising alarms about supply disruptions and potential impacts on food production worldwide.
Marion Deygas avec LM - 9 March 2026
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EU Inc.: The Simplification European Agritech Startups Need
Europe is not lacking in agricultural innovation or talent. What it still lacks is a legal framework that matches its ambitions. Insights from two experts at PwC Switzerland, Johannes Smits and Thibaut de Haller.
Johannes Smits et Thibaut de Haller, PwC Switzerland - 26 February 2026
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Vanilla Sector: Fausto Bouchereau Unveils the Secrets of a Volatile Market with Untapped Potential
A high-value sector but structurally unstable, vanilla fluctuates between price tensions, industrial transformation, and development opportunities. Fausto Bouchereau, a recognized expert in the field, analyzes the balances of an extraordinary market, as opaque as it is strategic, during the 6th Conference on French Vanillas.
Anne Barrat - 23 February 2026
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Yves Bertrand: "The greenhouse became essential because the market demanded it"
In the late 1970s, French tomatoes entered a new era. Major retailers demanded consistent volumes, uniformity, and year-round availability. With open-field cultivation proving inadequate, the greenhouse became essential. Yves Bertrand, a pioneer in Lot-et-Garonne, recounts this shift and advocates for a tool he believes is more economical than commonly perceived.
19 February 2026
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The European Union Imported Nearly 900 Million Euros of Phosphorus from Russia in 2025
The European Union continues to import significant volumes of phosphorus from Russia, despite the war in Ukraine, according to an analysis by Swedish environmental company Ragn-Sells. With nearly 900 million euros in imports in 2025, this dependence on a nutrient essential for food production reignites the debate on supply security and the development of recycling solutions to enhance European food sovereignty.
17 February 2026
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