Innovation and key themes
Production diversification
SIVAL, the place to be for any producer wishing to diversify his crops
Faced with the challenges posed by climate change, economic developments and the need for an agro-ecological transition, crop diversification appears to be an essential lever for ensuring production resilience and performance. By taking part in SIVAL, growers can draw inspiration from best practices and the latest innovations to transform their farms and meet the challenges of tomorrow:
- The New sectors space at SIVAL, in partnership with VEGEPOLYS VALLEY, is dedicated to highlighting and supporting new Sectors emerging in France.
- Conferences and workshops provide growers with the tools and knowledge they need to implement effective diversification strategies.
- The experts present share their experience of varieties adapted to new climatic conditions. They discuss sustainable soil management techniques and viable economic models for diversified production systems.
A look back at diversification at SIVAL
Regards croisés: producing hops in the Grand Ouest region
Structure Sectors bamboo, passion fruit, wild flowers
Regards croisés: producing hops in the Grand Ouest region
Structure Sectors bamboo, passion fruit, wild flowers
Diversification: a lever for adapting to climate change
Climate change is forcing far-reaching changes in production practices. Extreme climatic events, temperature variations and new water constraints make it essential to adapt production systems. Crop diversification is an effective response to these challenges. At SIVAL, growers can explore concrete solutions for introducing plant species that are more resistant to changing climatic conditions. They can also reduce the risks associated with monoculture and improve farm resilience. Are you a winegrower considering growing medicinal plants, or diversifying into market gardening? Are you a market gardener or arboriculturist looking to introduce varieties adapted to more arid conditions? Whatever your situation, SIVAL is the show that's at the cutting edge of your issues, offering concrete answers tailored to your needs.
Diversification: a lever for economic performance
Crop diversification is not just a response to climatic challenges. It also represents a real and effective lever for economic performance. By integrating new crops, growers can access new markets. They can also meet the growing demand for diversified products, and reinforce the economic stability of their farms. SIVAL, with its Nouvelles area Sectors, presents new crops, innovations and strategies for optimizing yields and profitability in crop production. Among the new Sectors crops being developed in France are camellia/tea, miscanthus, medical cannabis, quinoa, plant proteins and oilseeds such as flax and rapeseed. So, by anticipating tomorrow's production and providing answers in phase with producers' concerns, SIVAL actively contributes to the resilience of French plant production.
Diversification: a pillar of the agro-ecological transition
Agro-ecological transition is essential to ensure the sustainability of farming systems. Crop diversification plays a central role in this transition. It improves soil health, preserves biodiversity and reduces the use of chemicals. At SIVAL, visitors can discover innovative agroecological practices that promote biodiversity, enrich soils and contribute to healthier, more sustainable production systems. By adopting a variety of crops, producers can create more balanced agroecosystems. They can thus reduce their ecological footprint and improve product quality and economic performance.
