the essential
The François Marty Institute organized its first forum around agroecology this week. The opportunity for around a hundred students aged sixteen to twenty to learn more about the subject.
Around a hundred students were present for the first edition of the agroecology forum organized by the François Marty institute. Separated into five groups, the pupils and students were able to discover the different environmental protection techniques in the agricultural world. “We have been working with Nicolas Guibbert in Trébessac for several years. Being sufficiently advanced on the issue, it seemed right to me to come and make these discoveries here,” explains Vincent Verhaeghe, professor behind this afternoon’s initiative.
For the occasion, the Aveyron Chamber of Agriculture, the Joint Union (SMBV2A), the Trees, Hedges, Landscapes of Aveyron association as well as the development association (ADASEA) took part. “They are important players in the agricultural world. They help balance our current mode of production with environmental needs.” For three hours, each group went from workshop to workshop and was able to discover the different installations on the farm. “Seven or eight years ago, we helped Nicolas plant a hedge, which had been uprooted in previous years, to compensate for the landslide and bring back the flora. Today, we are starting to see its first effects “, says the professor.
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Water at the center of conversations
Students were able to learn more about fertilization, wetlands, biodiversity and bodies of water. Whether they are second or second year students of the BTS ACSE (analysis, management and strategy of the agricultural business), these are subjects that they are starting to study. “Can someone tell me what a watershed is?” asks Chloé Fournel, downstream river technician. Although some people have ideas, the answers are not complete.
After a few minutes of questions/answers, she takes them to observe one of the works carried out on the farm. “Mr. Guibbert had a system built that allows you to fill the artificial body of water just behind you. To avoid drying up the watercourse passing on the property, we installed two nozzles to make a buried river.” This system allows, depending on the flow, to continue to feed the watercourse below, and in the event of high flow, to fill the body of water.
A rather simple system, but which requires some thought. “We had to do a lot of testing and calculations before we could install it.” All of this work helps preserve the biodiversity of the river by preventing harmful species from establishing themselves permanently.
