Perception des agriculteurs sur les alternatives aux pesticides : entre intentions et réalité

The BIO'AUXIL project aims to develop sustainable agricultural solutions to combat pests, taking account of farmers' needs. A survey of 92 farmers revealed that they use a variety of preventive methods: choosing resistant varieties (73%), changing sowing dates (61%) and lengthening rotations (58%). However, 54% do not use alternatives to insecticides, held back by cost, lack of human resources and doubts about their effectiveness. It is crucial to strengthen collaboration between scientific research and farmers to coconstruct local solutions, integrating economic and environmental considerations. This requires investment in research, training, and institutional support, mobilising all stakeholders to respond to tomorrow's challenges and make farming systems more resilient in the face of climate and regulatory challenges.