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Large cropsAgricultural projectPays de la LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Les Terres Vivantes du Soleil
49.05 ha
Area
1,597 t
CO₂
Project presentation
This arable farming project on 49.05 hectares in the municipality of Rives-d'Autise follows the Grandes Cultures method: the farm changes its cropping practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in its soils. Labelled under the Label Bas-Carbone, it targets 1,597 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions and soil carbon storage over its duration: they will be recognised after verification.
Agricultural levers — method GRANDES CULTURES (8)
Possible practices under this method to reduce emissions and store carbon in soils.
Optimisation de la fertilisation
Climate impact : FortL'optimisation de la fertilisation consiste à ajuster précisément les apports d'engrais (azote, phosphore, potassium) aux besoins réels des cultures. L'objectif est de réduire les excédents qui se transforment en protoxyde d'azote (N₂O), un gaz à effet de serre 265 fois plus puissant que le CO₂.
Couverts végétaux et biomasse
Climate impact : FortLes couverts végétaux sont des plantes semées entre deux cultures principales pour ne jamais laisser le sol nu. Ils capturent le CO₂ atmosphérique par photosynthèse et le stockent dans le sol sous forme de matière organique quand ils sont détruits. Ils réduisent aussi l'érosion et améliorent la structure du sol.
Agriculture de précision
Climate impact : Moyen à fortL'agriculture de précision utilise la technologie (GPS, capteurs, drones, cartographie satellite) pour adapter les pratiques parcelle par parcelle, voire mètre par mètre. Elle permet de n'appliquer des intrants que là où la plante en a vraiment besoin, au bon moment.
Introduction de légumineuses
Climate impact : FortLes légumineuses (trèfle, luzerne, féverole, pois) ont une capacité unique : elles captent l'azote de l'air grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques dans leurs racines (nodosités). Elles n'ont donc pas besoin d'engrais azotés et en laissent dans le sol pour la culture suivante.
Réduction de la consommation énergétique
Climate impact : MoyenRéduire la consommation de carburant et d'électricité de l'exploitation passe par l'optimisation des passages d'engins, le choix de tracteurs efficients, l'isolation des bâtiments et le recours aux énergies renouvelables.
Conversion biologique
Climate impact : FortLe passage en agriculture biologique supprime les engrais et pesticides de synthèse, favorise les rotations longues et diversifiées, et privilégie les méthodes naturelles de fertilisation et de protection des cultures.
Travail du sol simplifié
Climate impact : MoyenLe semis direct ou le travail superficiel du sol remplace le labour profond. En ne retournant plus le sol, on préserve la matière organique accumulée en surface et on favorise la vie biologique (vers de terre, champignons mycorhiziens).
Diversification de l'assolement
Climate impact : MoyenDiversifier les cultures dans la rotation (au lieu de la monoculture ou de rotations courtes blé-maïs) permet de réduire les besoins en intrants chimiques, d'améliorer la santé des sols et de stocker davantage de carbone.
Environmental & social impacts
Beyond its climate effect, each project acts on the environment and the local area. Here is the assessment of this project, dimension by dimension.
Climate
74%
This project targets 1,597 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions and soil carbon storage over its duration: they will be recognised after verification. The Grandes Cultures method compares, field by field, emissions and soil carbon before and after the change in practices. Depending on the chosen levers, the project limits nitrous oxide emissions from fertilisers and increases the carbon stored in soils (cover crops, legumes, organic inputs).
Biodiversity
Moderate impact62%
Its effects on biodiversity depend on the chosen practices; the method focuses on emissions and soil carbon.
Water
Significant impact81%
Its effects on water depend on the chosen practices, notably fertilisation and soil cover.
Soils
High impact91%
Soil carbon storage is part of what the method counts: depending on the chosen practices, cover crops, organic inputs and rotations add organic matter to soils.
Socio-economic
Significant impact73%
This project of 49.05 ha in Rives-d'Autise supports an arable farm in changing its practices.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 SDGs are a global framework defined by the United Nations to build a sustainable future by 2030. This project directly contributes to 5 of them. Here's why.
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Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Why this project: This project supports an arable farm in Rives-d'Autise that keeps producing: it contributes to food production with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
Why this project: Depending on the chosen practices (fertilisation, soil cover), the project may protect water quality.
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: This project shifts cropping practices on 49.05 ha towards lower-emission production.
13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project targets 1,597 tonnes of CO₂e of expected emission reductions and soil carbon storage under the Label Bas-Carbone framework: they will be recognised after verification. Every ton avoided or stored in soils helps limit climate change.
15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: Depending on the chosen practices, cover crops and more varied rotations support soil life.
Project timeline
Project notification
July 20, 2023The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
April 19, 2024The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
August 14, 2024The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Year 1 monitoring
August 2025Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
August 2026Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
August 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
August 2028Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Verification audit
February 2029An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Year 5 monitoring
August 2029Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Recognition of reductions
August 2029After verification by an independent auditor, the ministry recognises the emission reductions, which are then definitively acquired.
Project journal
The main milestones of the project. Detailed monitoring is shared with the companies that fund it, in their private space.
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Labellisation
Le projet a obtenu le Label Bas-Carbone.
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Dépôt du dossier
Le dossier complet a été déposé pour instruction : description des parcelles et des leviers mobilisés, calcul des réductions attendues, engagement de suivi…
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Notification du projet
Le projet a été notifié au ministère de la Transition écologique, première étape du parcours de labellisation.
Location
Town
Rives-d'Autise
Postal code
85 240
Department
Vendée (85)
Region
Pays de la Loire
Label Bas-Carbone method · Large crops
Transition to low-carbon farming practices: cover crops, reduced tillage, legumes, fine-tuned nitrogen fertilisation. The method leverages every tool available across the farm.
The Label Bas-Carbone is the official framework of the French Ministry of Ecological Transition for emission reduction projects carried out in France. A project is labelled on the basis of its application, following a method approved by the ministry. Its emission reductions are then verified by an independent auditor before being recognised by the ministry.
How it works:
1. The project owner submits a file describing the reference scenario (without project) and the project scenario.
2. The difference between the two scenarios gives the net emission reductions, expressed in tons of CO₂ equivalent.
3. An independent auditor verifies the data in the field and validates the calculations.
4. The ministry issues the Low-Carbon Label and carbon credits are issued.
5. The project is monitored for 5 years with periodic verifications.
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Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodGRANDES CULTURES
StatusLabelled
ODD
26121315
Impact score
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