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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Thank you for your attention