La culture du ricin en Europe

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In 1986 the oil industry set out to establish a new crop : the castor-oil plant. This seed provides an oil that has exceptional characteristics. Both are imported to Europe. The harvest and direct dehulling in the field are part of the many tasks undertaken to adapt the cultivation to European conditions. Cemagref teams have developed a specific harvester and thresher that can be fitted to standard combine harvesters. Numerous prototypes have been tested and precise studies during harvest indicate firm progress. The current restrictions to the castor oil development programme are economic rather than technical. / En 1986, face au problème des excédents agricoles, les partenaires de la filière oléagineuse se mobilisent pour développer le ricin. Cette graine fournit une huile aux caractéristiques exceptionnelles, et le marché européen dépend d'importations. Pour adapter la plante aux conditions de cultures européennes, des travaux sont entrepris. Il s'agit d'assurer la récolte et le déco

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