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Preserving the living world

Soil Life in Organic Farming: An Essential Pillar

In organic farming, soil life is the very foundation of crop health and the sustainability of farming practices. A truly complex ecosystem, the soil is home to a multitude of interactions between micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, earthworms) and macro-organisms (insects, various animals).

An Experimental and Evolutionary Approach

Since the early 2000s, we have chosen to explore soil life, first experimentally and then step by step. This approach is based on fundamental principles designed to encourage and preserve a living soil, the guarantor of sustainable agriculture that consumes as few external inputs as possible.

Key Practices for Living, Fertile Soils

To replace synthetic chemical fertilisers, we use organic fertilisers such as :

  • Compost, manure, green manures and especially our own production residues.
  • Organic soil improvers.

These inputs nourish both plants and soil micro-organisms, promoting a fertile and sustainable ecosystem.

  • Excessive tillage destroys the biological structure and beneficial microbial populations.
  • We favour shallow tillage or direct seeding methods that have as little impact as possible and as infrequently as possible!

Although total no-till is not always applicable, we maintain a balanced approach that respects soil biodiversity while meeting the needs of the vines. Balance is the key to life!

  • Natural biostimulants, such as seaweed extracts, herbal teas and the natural biological breakdowns we protect, stimulate the activity of micro-organisms and boost the health of the soil.
  • Preparations such as herbal teas further enrich fertility and biological vitality.

Towards Sustainable and Exemplary Agriculture

Making a full commitment to organic farming means understanding just how essential it is to adopt practices that respect ecosystems. Over time, we have come to realise that certain past practices were not always appropriate, but a rational and realistic approach can produce remarkable environmental results. And the road to continuous improvement is endless!

F.-Thomas Bon

‘In nature, everything always has a reason. If you understand that reason, you no longer need to experiment. Iron rusts if you don’t use it, stagnant water loses its purity and freezes in the cold. Similarly, inaction saps the vigour of the spirit. Any obstacle strengthens determination. He who has set himself a goal does not change it’.

— Leonardo da Vinci

The care we take with our soils reflects this philosophy: to understand, respect and act with determination for a more sustainable future. The balance between nature and culture is the essence of our commitment.