Simultaneous interpretation
The scientific community worldwide has now recognised the reality of climate change. By 2050, we will be faced with higher temperatures, fluctuating rainfall and more frequent and extreme weather events. What will be the impact of such weather patterns on the French tree growing industry? Is now the time to adapt our production systems? Several areas of reflection will be explored.
- Introduction to the forum
- Presentation of the study “Agri-food sectors and adaptation to climate change” with a special focus on work conducted in the Loire region apple sector.
Audrey Trévisiol, ADEME Angers
- Discussion/Questions
- Effects of climate change on biological pests in orchards.
Jérôme JULLIEN, French Ministry of Agriculture, Food Division,
- Department for Plant Protection, Quality and Health.
- Discussion/Questions
- Will access to irrigation be restricted? Envisaging collective water management.
M. Mourad HANNACHI, INRA AgroParisTech.
- Discussion/Questions
- Apples and weather-dependent consumption.
Dragana MILADINOVIC, INTERFEL
- Discussion/Questions
- Can we improve and leverage the carbon footprint in orchards?
Josselin Saint Raymond, French Apple and Pear Association
- Conclusion