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France

Bordeaux, France 

Description

What type of agriculture is being studied in Bordeaux?

Viticulture (grapes for wine)

What are the main characteristics of the site?

The case study is located in Southwestern France in the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region. The largest region in France, Nouvelle Aquitaine has around 6 million inhabitants. Nouvelle Aquitaine has a vast wine-growing area, crucial in the regional economy, which has shaped the territory, the landscapes and the culture. The largest city, Bordeaux, is at the heart of an agglomeration of nearly 905,000 inhabitants. Nouvelle-Aquitaine enjoys an oceanic climate, with average temperatures of 12°C in the colder months and 27°C in the heart of summer.

When are pesticides applied?

Typically between April-August

Which pesticides are relied on in Bourdeaux?

Conventional farmers have a wide range of PPPs they may use, including folpet, cymoxanil, trifloxystrobin, mancozeb, tebuconazole, boscalid, dithianon, and pyraclostrobin. Organic farmers often apply sulphur, pelargonic acid, and copper sulfate. 

 

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