
284.03 ha
Area
232 t
CO₂
0 t
Available CO₂
This agricultural project on 284.03 hectares in the municipality of SAINT-PROUANT implements responsible practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage in soils, contributing to sequester 232 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime. Certified by the CARBON AGRI method of the Low-Carbon Label, it promotes more resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystems.
Specific practices implemented by the farmer to reduce emissions and increase carbon storage.

Les 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.
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Le saviez-vous ? Les légumineuses fixent jusqu'à 300 kg d'azote par hectare et par an, gratuitement, grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques dans leurs racines. C'est l'équivalent de 800 € d'engrais offerts par la nature.

Réduire l'âge au premier vêlage (de 36 à 24-30 mois) et augmenter la longévité des vaches permet de réduire le nombre d'animaux improductifs dans le troupeau. Moins de génisses d'élevage signifie moins de méthane entérique et plus d'efficacité par litre de lait ou kg de viande produit.
Did you know?
Le saviez-vous ? En France, une vache laitière est réformée en moyenne après seulement 3 lactations. Augmenter sa longévité à 5 lactations réduit l'empreinte carbone du lait de 15 %.

La sélection génétique permet de choisir des reproducteurs dont la descendance émettra moins de méthane, produira plus efficacement et vivra plus longtemps. Les index génétiques intègrent désormais l'empreinte environnementale.
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Le saviez-vous ? Certaines lignées de vaches émettent naturellement 20 % moins de méthane que d'autres, à production égale. Des programmes de sélection intègrent désormais ce critère « méthane ».

L'autonomie protéique consiste à produire sur la ferme les protéines nécessaires à l'alimentation du troupeau, plutôt que d'acheter du tourteau de soja importé. Cela passe par la culture de colza, féverole, luzerne ou pois, et par l'optimisation des fourrages.
Did you know?
Le saviez-vous ? Pour produire 1 kg de tourteau de soja importé du Brésil, il faut déforester 3 m² de savane du Cerrado. Remplacer ce soja par de la féverole locale supprime cette empreinte.
Beyond carbon sequestration, each project generates measurable positive impacts on the environment and local communities. Here is the detailed assessment of this project.
This project sequesters 0.8 tCO₂/ha over its lifetime. Carbon is captured in biomass (trunks, branches, roots) and soils. This is the project's primary impact: contributing to climate change mitigation by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
This project creates a rich habitat for wildlife. The ecological corridors formed allow species to circulate, promoting pollination and natural biological pest control.
Over 284.03 ha, the vegetation cover acts as a natural filter. Roots promote water infiltration into soils, reduce runoff and erosion, and enable groundwater recharge. Downstream water quality is directly improved.
The root system structures the soil in depth. Litter (dead leaves, twigs) enriches organic matter, feeds soil microorganisms and increases water retention capacity. A living, fertile soil is the foundation of a resilient ecosystem.
This project of 284.03 ha in SAINT-PROUANT supports the local economy: direct jobs (planting, maintenance, monitoring), enhancement of the territory and natural heritage. It strengthens the link between rural communities and their environment, contributing to the ecological transition.
The 17 SDGs are a global framework defined by the United Nations to build a sustainable future by 2030. This project directly contributes to 4 of them. Here's why.
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Why this project: With 284.03 ha of sustainable farming practices in SAINT-PROUANT, this project improves long-term soil productivity, secures food yields and strengthens farm resilience against climate risks — directly contributing to local food security.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: This project transforms farming practices on 284.03 ha towards more responsible production: reduced chemical inputs, soil cover, crop diversification.
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project sequesters 232 tons of CO2 over its lifetime, certified by the Low-Carbon Label. Every ton removed from the atmosphere directly contributes to fighting climate change.
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: By reintroducing soil-friendly practices (cover crops, hedges, reduced tillage), this project restores terrestrial life on 284.03 ha.
Project notification
April 25, 2023The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
March 28, 2024The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
October 29, 2024The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Year 1 monitoring
October 2025Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
October 2026Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
October 2027Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
October 2028Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
October 2029Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
April 2029An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
October 2029Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
Town
SAINT-PROUANT
Postal code
85110
Department
Vendée (85)
Region
Pays de la Loire
ODD
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