EARL des Bruyères has been operating and advancing sustainable agriculture for multiple generations. Click through the carousel to learn more about this Bayer ForwardFarm.
1. Weather monitoring: Assessing leaf moisture, relative humidity, temperature, and solar radiation to optimize farm management.
2. Precision farming: Improving efficiency of applications by using cutting-edge sprayers with GPS and low-drift nozzles.
3. Irrigation management: Optimizing irrigation by using control tools such as tensiometric probes.
4. Fertilization management: Fulfilling the nutrient needs of crops through fertilizer management software such as Farmstar®.
5. Soil analysis: Conducting regular soil analysis to optimize organic and mineral fertilization, thereby preserving soil characteristics.
6. Sowing practices: Implementing best practices in sowing to minimize the risk of wildlife exposure to treated seeds.
7. Protecting pollinators: Welcoming beehives each spring and abiding by a charter of commitment for good agricultural and beekeeping practices.
8. Biodiversity: Taking inventory of and monitoring wildlife, such as birds, earthworms and beneficial insects, and taking measures to protect biodiversity, including planting hedges.
9. Protected species: Respecting good agricultural practices that protect the local bird species, Oedicnème Criard, nesting in the farm’s corn.
10. User safety: Partnering with Bayer to optimize personal protective equipment during crop protection product application and storage to maximize safety and comfort.
11. Wastewater management: Designating a filling and rinsing station as well as installing the Phytobac® bioremediation system that ensures optimal on-farm wastewater management.
12. Partnerships: Bringing together experts and community members to foster dialogue on modern, sustainable farming.
Embracing the Humble Beetle
In addition to the introduction of measures to improve water protection, personal safety, and environmental impact, the team at EARL des Bruyères began monitoring insects on their farm. In the process, they discovered significant populations of ground beetles on the farm. Ground beetles are considered a beneficial component of sustainable agriculture systems as many species consume harmful pests and eat the seeds of invasive plants. EARL des Bruyères embraced these beneficial bugs by building shelters for them and engaging in knowledge-sharing presentations for neighboring farms. A win for biodiversity, and the beetles.
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