Ecophyto II+ Plan

France Agriculture Ministry Publishes 2024 Progress Report on CEPP Plant Protection Product Savings Scheme

The French Ministry of Agriculture has released the 2024 interim progress report for the CEPP scheme, confirming that 83% of obligated distributors are actively generating pesticide-reduction certificates for the 2024–2025 period. Companies should note the shift toward biocontrol and resistant varieties as primary compliance drivers, alongside recent legislative changes that narrow the scheme's scope strictly to professional distributors.

5 Apr 2026, 18:25agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Adopts Arrêté AGRG2608132A Granting Temporary Derogation For Unmanned Aerial Spraying In Aude, Gard, Hérault And Pyrénées-Orientales

France has authorized a temporary derogation for drone-based fungicide application in flood-impacted regions, effective until April 30, 2026. This highlights a shift toward technology-enabled emergency response in agriculture, necessitating strict adherence to operational drift controls and safety buffer zones.

29 Mar 2026, 06:22legifrance.gouv.frFrance

France – Nouvelle-Aquitaine BSV Signals Reduced Sensitivity to Flonicamide in Apple and Pear Surveillance

French regional authorities reported laboratory-confirmed sensitivity shifts for flonicamide in apple and pear orchards in March 2026. This signals potential future efficacy loss and increased regulatory scrutiny, requiring manufacturers and growers to prioritize resistance management and biocontrol alternatives.

28 Mar 2026, 20:27opusv2-prod.chambres-agriculture.frFrance

France Updates Biocontrol Plant Protection Product List Referenced in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Crop Health Bulletin

France updated its official list of biocontrol plant protection products effective February 11, 2026, replacing previous guidance. Manufacturers should verify product status to leverage differentiated regulatory treatments and align with national integrated pest management strategies.

19 Mar 2026, 19:21info.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France (DRAAF Occitanie) Launches Phyto&Biodiv Call for Agricultural Biodiversity Projects

France’s DRAAF Occitanie has launched the "Phyto&Biodiv" funding call (Feb–April 2026) to support agricultural projects that reduce pesticide reliance and enhance biodiversity. This initiative reinforces the regional shift toward agroecology, signaling continued pressure on the crop protection industry to innovate and align with biodiversity-focused farming practices.

14 Feb 2026, 14:16draaf.occitanie.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France — Duplomb 2: Renewed Bid To Reauthorise Acetamiprid

French Senator Laurent Duplomb has initiated a new legislative bid to reauthorise the neonicotinoid acetamiprid, following the constitutional rejection of a previous attempt. This development underscores a persistent political push to align French pesticide restrictions with EU standards, signaling potential shifts in agricultural chemical availability despite strong environmental opposition.

14 Feb 2026, 14:02euobserver.comFrance

French Senate Proposes Time-Limited Derogations for Plant Protection Products in Sugar Beet and Fruit Production

The French Senate introduced Bill No. 330 in January 2026 to allow time-limited derogations for specific plant protection products in the sugar beet and fruit sectors. This signals a shift toward pragmatic flexibility in French pesticide policy, offering temporary relief for agricultural "technical dead-ends" while maintaining strict research requirements for long-term alternatives.

4 Feb 2026, 11:33senat.frFrance

France (DRAAF PACA) Opens 2026 Ecophyto 30 000 Call for Farmer Collectives in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

France’s PACA region has launched the 2026 "Ecophyto 30 000" call for proposals, providing funding for farmer collectives to reduce pesticide use by April 2026. This initiative reinforces the shift toward low-input agriculture, signaling a sustained regional push to replace conventional plant protection products with biocontrol and agroecological alternatives.

30 Jan 2026, 08:18draaf.paca.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France (Brittany) DRAAF Publishes 2011–2021 Assessment Of Pesticide Use And Alternative Crop Protection Practices

French authorities released a decadal assessment (2011–2021) showing that despite increased adoption of alternative farming practices, pesticide reliance in Brittany remains high, particularly for herbicides. This data reinforces the pressure for stricter enforcement of the Ecophyto 2030 strategy, signaling likely future restrictions on substances found in water monitoring, such as PFAS and CMR-classified actives.

21 Jan 2026, 14:40draaf.bretagne.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Adopts Order Requiring Electronic Registers For Plant Protection Product Use From 1 January 2026

France has mandated detailed electronic record-keeping for plant protection product (PPP) use starting January 1, 2026, to align with EU transparency and open data requirements. Companies must ensure digital systems capture precise application data, including GPS coordinates and batch numbers, to meet heightened traceability and enforcement standards.

19 Jan 2026, 14:13legifrance.gouv.frFrance

France (Île-de-France) Launches PRAAM Call for Projects to Scale Up Pesticide-Reduction Practices on Farms

France has launched the PRAAM funding initiative under the Ecophyto 2030 strategy to scale up pesticide-reduction practices across the agricultural value chain. This move accelerates the transition from experimental to commercial-scale sustainable farming, increasing pressure on pesticide manufacturers and food supply chains to adapt to lower-chemical inputs.

18 Jan 2026, 19:33driaaf.ile-de-france.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Updates Approval Requirements for Companies Selling, Applying and Advising on Phytopharmaceutical Products

France has updated its phytopharmaceutical company approval regime, notably allowing the combination of advisory services with distribution and application activities following legislative simplification. Businesses should review their operational structures to leverage integrated service models while ensuring compliance with mandatory certification, staff training, and strict audit cycles.

8 Jan 2026, 19:48agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Launches Ecophyto 2030 Call For Projects On Reducing Phytopharmaceutical Impacts In Drinking Water And Natura 2000 Areas

France has launched a €2.06 million funding call under the Ecophyto 2030 strategy to accelerate the reduction of pesticide use in sensitive water catchment and biodiversity areas. This initiative signals a tightening of territorial pesticide management, pressuring agricultural stakeholders to adopt alternative crop protection strategies in high-risk zones.

8 Jan 2026, 12:42draaf.grand-est.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Amends Order on Standardised Pesticide Reduction Actions

France has updated its framework for standardized pesticide reduction actions via a ministerial order signed in late December 2025. Businesses must review the updated catalogue of recognized actions to ensure alignment with national reduction targets and maintain compliance with evolving pesticide use standards.

4 Jan 2026, 16:39agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France (DRAAF Bretagne) Launches 2025 Survey on Crop Protection Practices in Arable Crops

France has launched a mandatory 2025 survey on crop management and pesticide use in Brittany to comply with EU agricultural statistics regulations. Data collected will directly influence future pesticide reduction targets and regional enforcement of the Nitrates Directive, signaling tighter monitoring of agricultural chemical inputs.

4 Jan 2026, 11:13draaf.bretagne.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France – National Assembly Proposes Law On Sustainable Agriculture, Pesticide Reduction And Value Sharing

France has introduced a comprehensive agricultural bill (No. 2311) to enforce a 50% pesticide reduction by 2030 and strengthen national chemical risk assessment governance. Businesses should prepare for more rigorous substance authorization criteria, mandatory agronomic advisory services, and enhanced transparency requirements across the agri-food supply chain.

29 Dec 2025, 12:24assemblee-nationale.frFrance

France Proposes Ban On Synthetic Pesticides And Mineral Nitrogen Fertilisers In Drinking Water Catchments From 2030

France has introduced legislation to ban synthetic pesticides and mineral nitrogen fertilizers in sensitive drinking-water catchment areas starting January 2030. The transition from voluntary to mandatory protection zones increases regulatory pressure on agricultural chemical portfolios and necessitates a strategic shift toward biocontrol and organic-certified solutions.

29 Dec 2025, 12:24assemblee-nationale.frFrance

France Opens PRAAM Call for Projects to Reduce Use of Plant Protection Products on Farms

France launched the PRAAM funding call (April 2025 – April 2026) to accelerate the large-scale reduction of plant protection products across agricultural supply chains. Agribusinesses and input providers should leverage these grants to de-risk the transition to alternative pest management and align with Ecophyto 2030 sustainability goals.

24 Dec 2025, 11:00draaf.normandie.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Adopts Order Amending Reference Unit Doses for Phytopharmaceutical Active Substances

France has updated the calculation methodology and reference unit dose values for phytopharmaceutical active substances as of December 2025. Stakeholders must recalibrate internal reporting and compliance tools to reflect these revised metrics, which underpin pesticide usage indicators in the French market.

23 Dec 2025, 18:23info.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

France Adopts Decree 2025-1206 On Phytopharmaceutical Product Economy Certificates 2026-2027

France has established the 2026-2027 framework for phytopharmaceutical economy certificates through Decree 2025-1206. Distributors and users must adapt their commercial and operational strategies to comply with updated requirements for reducing pesticide dependency.

23 Dec 2025, 18:17agriculture.gouv.frFrance