Sustainable agriculture
Discover the Shamengo pioneers who protect the planet!
Takao Furuno
fukuoka / Japan
I use ducks instead of pesticides in my rice fields
To combat the avalanche of pesticides used in rice farming, Takao found the perfect weapon: ducks! These waterfowl feast on all manner of parasites, generate fertilizer and brighten the landscape.
Future Shamengo pioneers in Milan
27 May 2015
Milan is hosting the 2015 World Expo and putting a spotlight on food, the key issue of the 3rd millennium. Over 140 countries, companies and civil society organisations will be taking part in this global experiment, including our Shamengo pioneers.
When ducks fly to the rescue of rice
21 April 2015
To grow his organic rice in France’s Camargue region, Bernard Poujol uses an unusual technique: ducks in his rice fields eliminate the need for pesticides. He imported the idea from our Japanese pioneer Takao Furuno.
When administration and agriculture don't get along...
26 February 2014
Last monday, Emmanuel Giboulot, an organic wine maker from Burgundy appeared in court for refusing to treat his vineyards; his story looks strangley like our pioneer's Olivier Cousin and allows a shot reflexion...
When administration and agriculture don't get along...
29 October 2013
Last monday, Emmanuel Giboulot, an organic wine maker from Burgundy appeared in court for refusing to treat his vineyards; his story looks strangley like our pioneer's Olivier Cousin and allows a shot reflexion...