Eureden is committed to the Fabacéé program to support farmers towards energy efficiency

A collective support system to reduce energy consumption

Within this framework, Eureden supports farmers organized into Progress Groups to help them reduce their energy consumption and achieve a target of -15% energy by 2027. In total, several groups located particularly around Vannes, Ploërmel and Combourg are involved in this collective dynamic.

The program begins with individual energy audits . These analyses identify the reference consumption levels for each farm (liters of non-road diesel per hectare, kg of nitrogen per hectare, electricity consumption, etc.) as well as the main energy-intensive areas. Farmers thus have precise indicators to target the most relevant areas for action.

Concrete levers to optimize energy on the farm

Based on these diagnoses, farmers implement various actions, both collective and individual, to improve the energy efficiency of their farms.

Among the main levers addressed:

• Eco-driving and optimization of agricultural equipment , in order to reduce fuel consumption.
• The rationale for the equipment fleet , to better adapt the power of tractors to the tools and improve the profitability of the equipment.
• Managing nitrogen inputs using decision support tools (DSTs) and the evolution of fertilization practices.
• The development of simplified farming techniques , allowing for a reduction in tool passes and therefore fuel consumption.
• Optimizing energy consumption in agricultural buildings , through energy management or the installation of equipment such as solar water heaters.

These practices make it possible to control energy-related costs , while maintaining the technical and economic performance of operations.

Energy, a major lever for the agricultural transition

Today, energy can represent up to 20% of a farm’s expenses , with a continued significant reliance on fossil fuels. In this context, working towards energy efficiency is a strategic lever for strengthening the economic and environmental resilience of farms.

With a national budget of €17 million until 2027 , the Fabacéé program aims to support several thousand farmers nationwide. It relies on farmer collectives and support structures to implement more sustainable practices and more efficient equipment.

By committing to this approach, Eureden confirms its commitment to supporting its members towards more sustainable agriculture , reconciling economic performance, innovation and reducing the energy footprint of farms.