Openfield is a unique 13-hectare experimental platform where 56 cropping practices are put into practice on 15 crops and 5 rotations, covering livestock farming, methanisation, industrial crops, cereals, protein crops and oilseeds.
Our vision: results-based agriculture: Openfield is committed to building a measured, proven and innovative form of agriculture, without pitting one production method against another. 4 key themes are being explored:
- Low-carbon agriculture: to reduce the carbon footprint of French agriculture by 20% and promote low-carbon practices,
- IFT Reduction / CEPP Gain: to demonstrate that it is possible to reduce pesticide use by 50% while preserving farmers' incomes,
- Soil Conservation Agriculture (SCA): to improve soil fertility and enhance biodiversity,
- Conventional Reasoned Farming: to produce quantity and quality while limiting environmental impact and ensuring economic performance.
Our aim is to provide practical solutions to support the strategies (supply chain, CSR, regulatory, etc.) of distributors, agri-food manufacturers, technical institutes and all our partners.
To discover, learn and follow this platform from the 2023 harvest to that of 2027, visit our website.