Apad Val de Loire

Purpose of the association

The development of conservation agriculture, which, according to the FAO’s definition, simultaneously applies the following three principles: minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover provided by cash crops or catch crops, diversification of crops through rotation or intercropping; to publicise these techniques through all forms of communication or events, whatever their nature; to initiate studies or trials aimed at overcoming any technical obstacles encountered during their implementation, gain a better understanding of their agronomic or environmental effects, promote access to information and/or specific training, develop exchanges and pool expertise for farmers, as well as all interested private and public operators, and foster social cohesion

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