Apple growers prioritise agro-ecological practices that respect the balance of nature in order to reduce their impact on the environment.
The importance
of observation
Growers monitor the balance of their orchards on a daily basis through observation and the use of tools for tracking weather hazards, pest attacks and disease outbreaks.
Focusing on
biodiversity
Grass cover between rows of apple trees, the presence of fallow land, planting hedges and setting up shelters create favourable conditions for the development of beneficial wildlife.
There are many other beneficial insects in the orchard: birds of prey, hedgehogs, foxes, etc. Ladybirds are very useful, for example, because they love the aphids that attack apple trees. They can eat over a hundred a day!
Opting
for natural solutions
To protect the orchards, growers prefer natural techniques.
To prevent pests, particularly codling moths, from mating.
To protect fruit from pests and bad weather.
To prevent apples from getting sunburnt.
Every drop
counts
The growers use humidity sensors and weather stations to adjust watering. They also use drip irrigation or micro-sprinklers, to provide just the right amount of water for the development of the trees and fruit, without wastage.
Encouraging
soil biological
du life
The soil is also full of life and contributes to the quality of our fruit. By letting grass and flowers grow between the rows of apple trees, and therefore allowing soil biological life to thrive, we naturally nourish the land and preserve soil fertility.
We encourage the creation of orchards that combine these different practices to promote biodiversity.