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This native of Lorraine served as president of the Technical Institute for the Vegetable Oils and Proteins Sector from 1991 to 2000. Among other achievements, he helped develop the Réglette azote, which remains highly popular among farmers today.
Terres Inovia is saddened to announce the passing of one of the leading figures in its history, André Barbier. As president, he was known for his keen focus on the positioning and role of the technical institute within the oilseed and protein crop sector.
It was during his presidency, between 1991 and 2000, that the environmental charter for winter rapeseed, the Rapeseed Nitrogen Scale, the technical revival of sunflowers through the “Nouveau Soleil” initiative, and tests on GMO rapeseed were developed. His credo? “An institute open to dialogue, to collaboration with research, to training producers, and to education at all levels.”
He left his mark on the history of Cetiom—which has since become Terres Inovia—by strengthening the institute’s expertise in supporting farmers in response to political and regulatory changes. André Barbier thus oversaw the evolution of the institute’s approaches, from crop-specific techniques to more complex systemic approaches, preparing the institute to support farmers in addressing current challenges.
This was a pivotal period that allowed Terres Inovia to fulfill its role, acting independently on technical matters and working closely with the research community.