Throughout June 2025, NUTRI-CHECK NET partners in France, coordinated by ARVALIS, organised a series of three field visits to demonstrate innovative tools and practices for fertiliser management. The events brought together farmers, advisers, and technical experts, offering opportunities to share knowledge, observe trial results, and discuss practical approaches to nutrient optimisation.
Gréoux – 4 June 2025
The first event, held in Gréoux as part of the South France Network, gathered 80 participants for a visit to fertilisation trials focused on decision-support tools in practice. Demonstrations showed how data-driven systems can generate tailored recommendations for nutrient application, improving efficiency and crop performance.
Noyales – 12 June 2025
In Noyales (North France Network), over 200 farmers attended a visit to CERESIA cooperative trials, complemented by a technical workshop on soil fertility delivered by ARVALIS. The session presented the latest tools, soil testing methods, and results from two CERESIA plots involved in the Soil Fertility Observatory, highlighting strategies for efficient and sustainable fertiliser use.
Villers-Saint-Christophe – 24 June 2025
The final and largest event took place in Villers-Saint-Christophe, attracting over 400 farmers and technicians. Participants toured ARVALIS’s experimental trials and joined a workshop on soil fertility strategies, which featured practical demonstrations and findings from the Soil Fertility Observatory. The visit underscored the benefits of combining scientific research with on-farm experience to achieve better nutrient management.
Strengthening the Project Mission
These French field days reflect the NUTRI-CHECK NET project’s commitment to identifying and promoting best fertilisation practices across Europe. By integrating research-based methods, modern decision-support tools, and farmer-led knowledge exchange, the events demonstrated how innovation and collaboration can support more efficient, profitable, and sustainable farming.
