In partnership with the local GIEE and the Chanvre Nouvelle-Aquitaine association, Eaux de Vienne is launching a program to develop hemp cultivation around the Gué de Sciaux water intake. This initiative aims to leverage the plant's numerous benefits for water quality and local agriculture.
Requiring few phytosanitary inputs, hemp naturally limits weed growth and develops a deep root system that improves soil structure and utilizes soil nitrogen. These characteristics make it a particularly interesting crop for water resource preservation.
An experimental project is planned to test different hemp varieties, intended for fiber or seed production, on several farms in the area. The goal is to assess their adaptation to local conditions and their agronomic and economic potential for farmers.
This project benefits from technical support for farmers provided by the Chanvre Nouvelle-Aquitaine association and is part of a broader dynamic to structure the local sector, in conjunction with the Chanvrière du Clain. The ambition is to diversify agricultural production while developing sustainable economic outlets that benefit the environment.
