Explore sectors

Each sector links production, jobs, practical constraints, outlets and consumption choices. This page connects what is visible in the landscape with what reaches the plate.

🌾 Field crops

Cereals, potatoes and beets occupy an important place.

Issues

Climate risk management.
Soil fertility and rotations.
Economic stability of farms.
Water availability and control of inputs.

What can citizens do?

Favor seasonality and local origin.
Find out about regional processing sectors.
Reduce food waste to make the most of agricultural work.

🐄 Cattle and dairy farming

Livestock farming enhances the meadows and supplies the dairy and meat sectors.

Issues

Animal welfare and farmer income.
Fodder autonomy and production costs.
Reduction of the environmental footprint.
Transmission of farms and renewal of generations.

What can citizens do?

Discover quality labels and procedures.
Support farmer points of sale.
Compare the origin of dairy and meat products to encourage local sectors.

🥕 Market gardening, horticulture and orchards

Local productions adapted to short circuits.

Issues

Labor, storage and logistics.
Irrigation and adaptation to heat waves.
Commercial valuation in direct sale.
Access to local land for new market gardeners.

What can citizens do?

Buy directly from producers.
Diversify your basket with seasonal products.
Plan your weekly menus to support regular local consumption.

🍇 Diversification (small fruits, hops, viticulture)

Emerging sectors create local value and strengthen the resilience of farms.

Issues

Initial investments and technical support.
Structuring local and tourist outlets.
Management of health and climate risks.
Development of processing and marketing skills.

What can citizens do?

Discover processed local products (juice, beer, wine, jams).
Visit the farms which open their workshops to the public.
Choose food gifts from regional producers.