French Ministry of Agriculture Launches Public Consultation on Phytosanitary Product Certificates for 2026-2027
Paris, France – August 29, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty has announced the launch of a public consultation on a draft decree concerning the implementation of the phytosanitary product economy certificates scheme for the upcoming 2026-2027 period. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the reliance on chemical treatments.
The public consultation, which opened today, August 29, 2025, at 10:04 AM, invites stakeholders from across the agricultural sector, as well as environmental organizations and the general public, to provide their feedback on the proposed regulatory framework. The aim is to ensure that the phytosanitary product economy certificates scheme effectively supports the transition towards more environmentally friendly pest and disease management strategies.
The certificates of economy for phytosanitary products are designed to incentivize and reward actions that lead to a reduction in the use of these products. This can include the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, biological control methods, precision agriculture, and other innovative approaches that minimize chemical inputs while maintaining crop productivity and quality.
This consultation is a crucial step in refining the operational details of the scheme for the 2026-2027 period. It provides an opportunity for a wide range of voices to contribute to the development of policies that are both effective in achieving their environmental goals and practical for farmers to implement. Feedback received during this period will be carefully considered by the Ministry as it finalizes the decree, ensuring that it aligns with the evolving needs and challenges of the French agricultural landscape.
The Ministry encourages all interested parties to review the draft decree and submit their comments. Further details on how to participate in the consultation and access the relevant documentation are available on the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty’s official website. This collaborative approach is vital in building a robust and widely accepted framework for a more sustainable future for French agriculture.
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Ministère de Agriculture published ‘Consultation publique : projet de décret relatif à l’application du dispositif des certificats d’économie de produits phytopharmaceutiques pour la période 2026-2027’ at 2025-08-29 10:04. Please write a detailed article about this news in a polite tone with relevant information. Please reply in English with the article only.