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Energy consumption in the agrifood industry

2013-05-10T09:57:37Z

The energy consumption of agrifood businesses and sawmills of 10 or more employees decreased in 2011 returning to its 2008-2009 trend with 5.1 million ton of oil equivalent (toe). Energy purchase prices continued to rise, especially for heavy fuel oil, butane and propane. - 02. Primeurs

Pig farming in metropolitan France in 2010 - Agricultural census 2010

2013-05-10T09:55:18Z

In 2010, there were 22,300 pig farms in metropolitan France compared with 59,500 in 2000. However, 99% of the production is concentrated in 11,500 farms that hold more than 100 hogs or 20 sows. Half of the farms fall into the breeder-fattener category. - 02. Primeurs

Agriculture and territories - Agricultural census 2010

2013-05-10T09:51:25Z

Between 2000 and 2010, 31% of farms were lost in urban poles (urban units of at least 1500 jobs) compared with 26% across metropolitan France. Their agricultural area, including ailing market gardens, also decreased more strongly. On the whole, depending on their proximity to urban zones, farms show quite different characteristics. - 02. Primeurs

Plants for perfume, aromatic and medicinal plants, ornamental plants, textile crops and tobacco - Agricultural census 2010

2013-03-05T13:17:12Z

Aromatic plants, plants for perfume and medicinal purposes and other non-food industrial crops take up only 0.5% of the metropolitan UAA (Utilized Agricultural Area) but 5.3% of farms are concerned. France is one of the world leaders in fibre flax, medicinal poppy, lavender and hybrid lavender. - 02. Primeurs

Protection of the environment in the agri-food industry

2013-03-04T12:35:30Z

In 2011, agri-food businesses of 20 employees and over invested 156 million euros in the protection of the environment, which is a decrease of 11% on 2010 which saw an increase of 20%. These businesses also pay environment tax and ensure the running of existing equipment. - 02. Primeurs

Raw milk cheese in 2013

2013-01-22T15:24:43Z

In 2011, raw cheese production increased by 1.7% due to a rebound in soft cheese (+3.3%) and pressed uncooked cheese (+2.6%). The production of raw cheese bearing a designation of origin is more vigorous than other cheese productions. - 02. Primeurs

Preliminary agricultural revenue indicators for 2012

2013-01-22T15:21:42Z

After three consecutive years of increase, average farm revenue amounted to 36,500 euros per farm worker in 2012. This was mainly due to the exceptionally high result of cropping farms. - 02. Primeurs

Agricultural products apart from wine and organically farmed produce - Agricultural census 2010

2013-01-22T15:19:16Z

In 2010, 22% of farms in metropolitan France produced at least one quality certified product apart from wine and organically farmed produce. These farmers are mostly livestock farmers and are younger and better trained. - 02. Primeurs

Young farmers - Agricultural census 2010

2012-12-07T12:31:20Z

Young farmers are mostly male (81% compared to 74% of farmers overall regardless of age). Half of them work on ‘large' farms. - 02. Primeurs

Irrigation - Agricultural census 2010

2012-12-07T12:25:48Z

Following a strong expansion, irrigable land has decreased and irrigated land has remained stable throughout the country. For the first time, corn irrigation is on the decrease. - 02. Primeurs