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Alsace farmers turn to pulses to cope with drought

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 372 words · By Christina Molle
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What to know about Alsace farmers turn to pulses to cope with drought

Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe.

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What happened

Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe.

Why it matters

They have been appearing more and more often in fields in the Bas-Rhin in recent years: lentils, chickpeas and quinoa.

Common ground

Faced with repeated heatwaves and droughts, a group of farmers from Illkirch-Graffenstaden, south of Strasbourg, decided to bet on these pulses, which use less water and fewer pesticides.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The "Graines d'Alsace" cooperative is proving highly successful across the region, selling to workplace canteens, hospitals and producer-run shops.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific sales channels (canteens, hospitals, producer-run shops).
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Claim 2: “At an average of 1.6 kg per person per year, it is still too low in France to meet health recommendations, according to a recent study.”
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The specific statistic of 1.6 kg per person per year in France is mentioned in the Euronews report, but no other independent study or source was provided to corroborate this specific number.
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Claim 3: “Pulses have numerous nutritional advantages: they are rich in protein and fibre and contain little fat.”
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General nutritional facts about pulses (high protein, high fiber, low fat) are confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including World Pulses Day information.
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web search NEUTRAL — Unlike oilseed legumes, pulses are characterized by high protein, complex carbohydrates, and minimal fat content. Nutritional Composition and Bioavailability: Pulses provide a unique nutrient matrix w…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/world-pulses-day-dr-anumiita-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The highest content of phenolic acids was found in daylily, followed by green soy bean, while the least amounts were identified in kidney bean and hyacinth bean. Typically, phenolic acids are predomin…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352687662_Phenolic_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lifestyle changes can help reduce high blood pressure and lower your risk of hypertension. Learn how garlic and fiber can benefit you and why alcohol won’t.
https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypert…
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Claim 4: “a group of farmers from Illkirch-Graffenstaden, south of Strasbourg, decided to bet on these pulses, which use less water and fewer pesticides.”
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While the general context of farmers in Bas-Rhin growing pulses is corroborated, the specific detail about 'Illkirch-Graffenstaden' and the specific motivation regarding water/pesticides is only present in the primary narrative context; the provided web search results for 'Farmers Insurance' are irrelevant noise.
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web search NEUTRAL — Manage your insurance account, pay bills, and access policy information online.
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web search NEUTRAL — Contact Rhonda Csergei, your Farmers Insurance agent in Pullman, WA 99163, specializing in Auto, Home, Business Insurance and more.
https://agents.farmers.com/wa/pullman/rhonda-csergei/
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Claim 5: “From an environmental point of view, they fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil, which is why they are described as green manures, and they need very little water.”
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The ability of pulses to fix atmospheric nitrogen and their low water requirement is a well-documented agricultural fact confirmed by multiple sources (The Wire, Brainly, Edge Davao).
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web search NEUTRAL — They fix atmospheric nitrogen, improving soil health without chemical fertilisers. They require minimal water and are suited for rain-fed conditions. They are rich in protein, iron, and fibre and ther…
https://www.gleaf.in/news/httpsthewireinagricultureno-countr…
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web search NEUTRAL — - Pulses require minimal irrigation.- **Soil Health**: Improve soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. - **Sustainability**: Require less water and are adaptable to various climates, making the…
https://brainly.in/question/60616645
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web search NEUTRAL — Aside from fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the soil naturally, pulses also in some cases free soil-bound phosphorus, thus significantly decreasing the need for synthetic fertilizers, FAO says.
https://edgedavao.net/agri-trends/2026/04/pulses-can-help-re…
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Claim 6: “Today, organised as "a small cooperative", they produce more than 100 tonnes of pulses a year, twice as much as three years ago.”
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The specific production figure of 'more than 100 tonnes' and the growth rate are reported by Euronews. Other sources mention the brand and products but not these specific volume statistics.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 100 or one hundred (Roman numeral: C) is the natural number following 99 and preceding 101.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 100% may refer to: 1 (number), the equivalent to 100%
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 100 or The Hundred may refer to:
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Claim 7: “Other crops have been added, such as chia seeds and red beans.”
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The addition of chia seeds and red beans is specifically mentioned in the Euronews report. Other sources list quinoa, green lentils, and chickpeas, but not chia or red beans.
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web search NEUTRAL — Other crops have been added, such as chia seeds and red beans.Cédric Steinlé hopes that consumption of pulses will continue to grow. At an average of 1.6 kg per person per year, it is still too low in…
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/alsace-farmers-turn-to-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ils distribuent Graines d'Alsace : Restaurant Made in Franz. 3 Rue de la ville 67115 Plobsheim.Notre gamme de légumineuses. Sous la marque Graines d’Alsace, vous trouverez des lentilles vertes, des le…
https://grainesalsace.fr/restaurant-made-in-franz/
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web search NEUTRAL — Moins de pesticides et d’eau… L’Alsace se lance dans les légumineuses.L'essentiel. Quatre agriculteurs du Bas-Rhin se sont associés pour lancer « Graines d'Alsace ». Ils proposent à la vente du quinoa…
https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/4041392-20230617-bas-rhin-m…
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Claim 8: “Cédric Steinlé, who switched to these crops during the COVID-19 pandemic six years ago”
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The claim states Cédric Steinlé switched to these crops six years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, evidence from 'Graines d'Alsace' (their own site) states he decided to sow lentils 'three years ago'. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, making 'six years ago' (relative to a current date) inconsistent with the pandemic timeline.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dinámica viral en casos leves y graves de COVID-19” publicado en The Lancet.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3…
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web search NEUTRAL — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world.Our COVID-19 Data Explorer became a go-to source for people to understand the extent and spread of the disease. On this page, you will find…
https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus
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web search NEUTRAL — COVID-19 vaccines and boosters — both mRNA and non-mRNA — pose an increased risk of six types of cancer and a 27% higher risk of cancer overall, according to a recent South Korean study of over 8 mill…
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/all-covid-vaccin…
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Claim 9: “Soon, three producers from nearby farms joined him and together they launched their brand, "Graines d'Alsace".”
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Euronews explicitly mentions that three producers from nearby farms joined Cédric Steinlé to launch 'Graines d'Alsace'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Soon, three producers from nearby farms joined him and together they launched their brand, "Graines d'Alsace". Today, organised as "a small cooperative", they produce more than 100 tonnes of pulses a …
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/alsace-farmers-turn-to-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Malgré cela, Cédric Steinlé reste confiant et continue de viser une production de 500 tonnes dans les prochaines années. «L'objectif, c'est d'inonder le marché alsacien», dit-il, «et peut-être même la…
https://www.upday.com/fr/sante/en-alsace-ces-cultures-resist…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cédric Steinlé a décidé il y a trois ans de semer des lentilles sur un bon hectare de ses terres alsaciennes. Un vrai test pour cet agriculteur qui ne cultivait que des céréales traditionnelles.
https://grainesalsace.fr/ils-parlent-de-nous/
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Claim 10: “Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace"”
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Multiple independent sources (Euronews, Reporters d'Espoirs) confirm that four farmers in Bas-Rhin launched the brand 'Graines d'Alsace'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Quatre agriculteurs du Bas-Rhin se sont associés pour lancer « Graines d'Alsace ». Ils proposent à la vente du quinoa, des lentilles vertes et des pois chiches. Avant d'autres variétés de légumineuses…
https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/4041392-20230617-bas-rhin-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe. They have been appearing more and more oft…
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/alsace-farmers-turn-to-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Quatre agriculteurs du Bas-Rhin se sont associés pour lancer « Graines d’Alsace ». Ils proposent à la vente… Le contenu Bas-Rhin : Moins de pesticides et d’eau… Des agriculteurs parient sur les légumi…
https://reportersdespoirs.org/bas-rhin-moins-de-pesticides-e…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.