Further education of any company's staff cannot be ignored in order to maintain knowledge and develop skills. At a time when both consulting companies and farms are getting more accountable, it is a major asset to be able to rely on people that are specialists in their field.

The team at Arvalis Poitou-Charentes develops many training courses for farmers and their consultants. They are held at the Magneraud station, the premises of Poitou-Charentes regional centre based in Saint Pierre d'Amilly near Surgères. These schemes allow professionals to acquire or increase their knowledge in all fields of arable crops : from agronomy to economics, from production systems to economic development of the production and control of the environment impact.

This range of training course evolves throughout the year. For further information on the new courses, visit the Institute website.

Arvalis-Institut du végétal received ISO 9001 - version 2000 - accreditation for all its activities.