Co-designing agroecological systems combining poultry and plants to enhance (eco)system services and identify genetic needs for poultry

Philippine Coeugnet (), Julie Labatut (), Michèle Tixier-Boichard (), Xavier Rognon (), Sophie Allais (), Nicolas Bédère (), Isabelle Goldringer () and Gwendal Restoux ()
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Philippine Coeugnet: LISIS - Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Sciences, Innovations, Sociétés - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Université Gustave Eiffel, GABI - Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Julie Labatut: LISIS - Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Sciences, Innovations, Sociétés - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Université Gustave Eiffel, GABI - Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Michèle Tixier-Boichard: GABI - Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Xavier Rognon: GABI - Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Sophie Allais: PEGASE - Physiologie, Environnement et Génétique pour l'Animal et les Systèmes d'Elevage [Rennes] - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Nicolas Bédère: PEGASE - Physiologie, Environnement et Génétique pour l'Animal et les Systèmes d'Elevage [Rennes] - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Isabelle Goldringer: GQE-Le Moulon - Génétique Quantitative et Evolution - Le Moulon (Génétique Végétale) - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Gwendal Restoux: GABI - Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement

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Abstract: The agroecological transition requires a better coupling of animal and plant productions to take advantage of reciprocal benefits. However, poultry farming is often disconnected from crop production at both farm and regional levels. Additionally, current breeds and varieties may struggle to adapt to the variable and heterogeneous environments often found in agroecological systems. Furthermore, the agroecological transition requires a shift in research practices, including the active engagement of non-scientific stakeholders to ensure effective field implementation. In this context, this study aimed to co-design agroecological systems integrating poultry with crops or fruit trees to enhance ecosystem services. The goal was to refine breeding objectives and optimize poultry sector organization in terms of feeding, genetics, and economics. To achieve this, we conducted semi-structured interviews with farmers across France who are experimenting with innovative practices in more integrated systems. Initial findings show that poultry-crop systems offer multiple benefits, including diversification, food autonomy, and biological pest control. However, they also present challenges, particularly due to unsuitable regulations and equipment. While farmers' satisfaction with current poultry genetics varies, all farmers seek greater independence from dominant industry players. Achieving this goal necessitates collaboration between, breeders, farmers and local stakeholders at the regional level. Building on this observation, we applied the DKCP (Define-Knowledge-Concept-Proposal) method to facilitate knowledge sharing and explore innovative ideas during a codesign process. This phase involved a group of organic farmers in the Massif Central, a mid-altitude region in central France.

Keywords: Plant poultry systems; Participatory selection; Innovative design method; Poultry farming (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-08-25
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Published in 76. Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), EAAP, Aug 2025, Innsbruck, Austria. pp.642

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