Regions

Grand Est

Partner Organizations

SAI
Royal Canin
Soil Capital

Regenerative practices in scope

Reduced/no tillage, cover crops, organic fertilization, reduced synthetic inputs, soil cover management, biodiversity-enhancing practices

Risks associated with the Landscape

Biodiversity loss; water stress; soil erosion

Monitored or published results/outcomes

Published results for the 2023-24 season include: 63.8% improved cover crop area; 38.3% improved nitrogen efficiency (NUE); 44.7% reduced pesticide impact (EIQ); 83% delivered moderate biodiversity benefits under the High Nature Value (HNV) indicator; 48.9% increased the crops diversity over the period; 70.2% improved GHG balance, reducing emissions per hectare.

Number of farmers engaged

Not disclosed

Number of farms engaged

Number of hectares under management

6.000

Additional information:

Royal Canin plans to continue investing in supply chain resilience by exploring replication of the programme with additional suppliers

Information about monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) approach:

SAI RTF

Incentives and value creation model:

Not disclosed