{"id":37561,"date":"2025-05-22T08:36:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/befve.com\/accueil\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T08:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:09:54","slug":"accueil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-container no-spacing \">\n    <div class=\"hero-video\">\n                    <video autoplay muted loop playsinline>\n                <source src=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/befve-asperge.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                Your browser does not support the video tag.\n            <\/video>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"hero-exp\">\n                            <b>+ 55 years of field experience<\/b>                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-text\">\n                            <h1><span class=\"fw-600\" style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 36px;\">Specialist &amp; Consultant<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"fw-600\" style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 36px;\"> White, Green &amp; Purple Asparagus<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"fw-400\" style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 18px;\">A recognized expert in the asparagus industry, Christian Befve has supported producers, cooperatives, and institutions around the world for over five decades. His expertise covers the entire chain: from cultivation to marketing, for green, white, and purple asparagus.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-btn\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/services\/\" class=\"green-btn\" >\n                Discover our services                <span><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-slider\">\n        <div class=\"hero-slider-btns\">\n            <div class=\"hero-slider-btn left-btn\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hero-slider-btn right-btn\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-slider-container\">\n            <div class=\"hero-slider-wrapper\">\n                                                            <div class=\"hero-slide\">\n                            <h3>\n                                                                    Our services                                                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"hero-slide-text\">\n                                                                    <p><span class=\"fw-400\" style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: raleway;\">Christian Befve offers comprehensive support for the asparagus industry: technical audits, advice, training and studies, in France and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/services\/\" class=\"hero-slide-btn\" >\n                                    Learn more                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"hero-slide\">\n                            <h3>\n                                                                    The Asparagus &#038; Berries Blog                                                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"hero-slide-text\">\n                                                                    <p><span class=\"fw-400\" style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: raleway;\">A space for discussion and analysis on asparagus cultivation: agricultural techniques, economic issues and feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/le-blog-de-lasperge\/\" class=\"hero-slide-btn\" >\n                                    Learn more                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"hero-slide\">\n                            <h3>\n                                                                    Asperagus &#038; Berries World                                                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"hero-slide-text\">\n                                                                    <p><span class=\"fw-400\" style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: raleway;\">All the latest global asparagus news: trends, innovations, profiles and initiatives identified by the magazine&#8217;s editorial team.<\/span><\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/a-propos-daw\/\" class=\"hero-slide-btn\" >\n                                    Learn more                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"flow-container \">\n    <div class=\"flow-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"flow-message\">\n                            Befve &#038; Co                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flow-content\">\n                            <div class=\"flow-text\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"color: #0b0b0b; font-family: raleway; font-size: 34px;\">From soil to market, he <span style=\"color: #87be3a;\">masters every aspect:<\/span> feasibility study, cultivation, varieties, quality, distribution channels, trends&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For over 55 years, Christian Befve has devoted his life to asparagus. His unique expertise, built in the field and recognized internationally, makes him the go-to expert in the sector. Whether you&#8217;re a supplier, grower, processor, distributor, or project leader, benefit from tailored support based on a deep and passionate knowledge of asparagus.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"flow-links\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/a-propos\/\" class=\"flow-btn\" >\n                            Learn more about Befve &amp; Co                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/partenaires\/\" class=\"flow-btn\" >\n                            Our partners                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"flux-container\">\n    <div class=\"flux-wrapper\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/a-propos\/\" class=\"flux-card flux-card\" >\n                                            <div class=\"flux-card-head\">\n                            <div class=\"flux-card-plus\">+\n                                <div class=\"flux-card-sliders\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-slider\">\n                                            <div class=\"flux-card-slide\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    0                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    1                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    2                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    3                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    4                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    5                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"flux-card-slider\">\n                                            <div class=\"flux-card-slide\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    0                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"flux-card-item\">\n                                                    5                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flux-card-btn\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"flux-card-text\">\n                            <h2><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 26px;\">Years of Expertise<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 14px;\">With humility and passion, we approach our profession. Every year, we help growers cultivate the finest asparagus, adapted to their land and market.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/a-propos\/\" class=\"flux-card flux-card\" >\n                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"flux-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/befve15.png\" alt=\"asperges vertes\" \/>\n                                                            <\/a>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/le-blog-de-lasperge\/\" class=\"flux-card flux-card green-card\" >\n                                            <div class=\"flux-card-head\">\n                            <div class=\"flux-card-plus\">+\n                                <div class=\"flux-card-sliders\">\n                                                                                     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style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 26px;\">Tons of Asparagus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 14px;\">Befve &amp; Co supervises over 350k tons of asparagus annually. As an expert in agronomy and industry development, we support growers, cooperatives, and distributors in France and worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/le-blog-de-lasperge\/\" class=\"flux-card flux-card\" >\n                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"flux-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/befve30.png\" alt=\"asperges vertes\" \/>\n                                                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"flux-articles-container\">\n    <div class=\"flux-articles-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"flux-articles-msg\">\n                            Asparagus &#038; Berries World                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flux-articles-head\">\n            <div class=\"flux-articles-title\">\n                <p><span class=\"fw-600\" style=\"font-size: 34px; font-family: raleway;\">Discover the latest articles<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"fw-600\" style=\"font-size: 34px; font-family: raleway;\">from Asparagus &amp; Berries World Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/les-articles\/\" class=\"flux-articles-btn\" >\n                    See all                    <span><\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flux-articles-list\">\n                                <article class=\"flux-article-card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/news\/call-to-accelerate-development-of-precision-agriculture-for-chinas-asparagus-growers\/\">\n                                                            <div class=\"flux-article-thumb\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AW7_CHINA_-5-steps-2-spears-are-pulled-out-by-hand-without-mother-stems-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AW7_CHINA_-5-steps-2-spears-are-pulled-out-by-hand-without-mother-stems-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AW7_CHINA_-5-steps-2-spears-are-pulled-out-by-hand-without-mother-stems-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AW7_CHINA_-5-steps-2-spears-are-pulled-out-by-hand-without-mother-stems-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"flux-article-infos\">\n                                <div class=\"flux-articles-date\">\n                                    June 1, 2025                                <\/div>\n                    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class=\"flux-article-title\">Cloud of uncertainty marks start of US harvest<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"flux-article-infos-btn\">\n                                    Lire la suite\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/article>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"flow-container container-img\">\n    <div class=\"flow-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"flow-message\">\n                            Our expertise                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flow-content\">\n                            <div class=\"flow-text\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 34px;\">Present on all <span style=\"color: #87be3a;\">5 continents<\/span>, we offer personalized and confidential support to each asparagus grower \u2014 whether they cultivate white, green, or purple asparagus, using conventional, organic, or biodynamic methods. We also help them anticipate the effects of climate change and adapt to labor shortages.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 18px;\">Throughout the entire cultivation process, we tailor our approach to the local and specific conditions of each asparagus producer. Together, we develop the best production strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 18px;\">From soil preparation to varietal selection, irrigation issues to harvest management, and asparagus health protection, we accompany each grower step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 18px;\">Our involvement goes beyond asparagus production and also addresses packaging, market positioning, and marketing challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"flow-links\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/services\/\" class=\"flow-btn\" >\n                            Discover our services                            <span><\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flow-img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"flux-article-title\">Lancement de la vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de myrtille Apex FCM14-057 par Fall Creek Farm &amp; Nursery (Etats-Unis) et FreshPlaza<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"flux-article-infos-btn\">\n                                    Lire la suite\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/article>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"faq-container\">\n    <div class=\"faq-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"faq-head\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/befve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_green.svg\" alt=\"asperges vertes\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"faq-title\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fw-600\" style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 34px;\">Find here the answers to the<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"fw-600\" style=\"font-family: raleway; font-size: 34px;\">most frequently asked questions.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-items\">\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        Is international support available?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>Yes, absolutely. Befve &amp; Co operates in France as well as in numerous countries across Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Asia. With over 55 years of experience, we have supported more than 40 countries in developing their asparagus industry \u2014 from crop establishment and yield improvement to varietal selection and local market structuring. Thanks to an approach tailored to each agricultural, climatic, and economic context, our international support is recognized for its relevance and effectiveness.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What is the botany of asparagus?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2307\">Asparagus consists of a crown (or rhizome) with axial and lateral buds, and stems. It is a perennial plant that stores reserves, which it uses during harvest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\">Its vegetative cycle includes:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<li data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2362\">Winter: dormancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2383\">Spring: harvest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2447\">\n<p data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2447\">Summer: vegetative growth during which reserves are stored<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2499\">Autumn: end of vegetation and return to dormancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2693\">Varieties have evolved: they are now either open-pollinated, double hybrids, clonal hybrids, or male hybrids. Major variety breeders include Planasa, Bejo, Limgroup, Royal Sluis, Nunhems, etc.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What is the color of Asparagus officinalis?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>\u30fbWhite: because it grows in darkness<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbGreen: because it grows in light<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbPurple: because it begins to grow in light before turning green<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What type of soil is suitable for asparagus cultivation?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>All soil types are suitable, though light, sandy soils are preferred, especially for white asparagus.<\/p>\n<p>The soil must be well-drained. The optimal pH is between 5 and 7.5.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        Is irrigation necessary?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>Yes, irrigation is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Drip irrigation is the preferred system.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkling should be avoided, as it wets the foliage and promotes foliar diseases.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to reduce watering frequency and favor larger applications to oxygenate the soil.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What type of climate is favorable?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>All types of climates are suitable.<\/p>\n<p>The optimal temperature for vigorous growth is between 17 and 25\u202f\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal annual rainfall is between 0 and 800 mm.<\/p>\n<p>To cope with climate variability, thermal mulches are used.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What type of asparagus farming exists?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>\u30fbConventional<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbOrganic<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbBiodynamic<\/p>\n<p>There is a growing obligation to reduce the use of phytosanitary products, which are both expensive and polluting.<\/p>\n<p>Asparagus is one of the cleanest crops in the world, as the spear never comes into contact with any product.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        How to nourish the plant?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>It requires nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and trace elements\u2014especially boron.<\/p>\n<p>During the first years, when the crowns are being established, high fertilization is needed. From the 5th or 6th year onward, the needs decrease.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrient inputs should be adapted to the plant\u2019s phenological stages.<\/p>\n<p>The plant also needs a lot of organic matter.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        How to protect the plant?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p><strong>It is sensitive to several diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u30fbFusarium oxysporum or moniliforme<br \/>\n\u30fbRust (Puccinia asparagi)<br \/>\n\u30fbViolet rhizoctonia<br \/>\n\u30fbPhytophthora<br \/>\n\u30fbStemphylium<br \/>\n\u30fbBotrytis, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is also attacked by pests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u30fbBagworm caterpillars (Hypopta caestrum)<br \/>\n\u30fbSeedcorn maggot (Phorbia platura)<br \/>\n\u30fbAsparagus fly (Platyparea poeciloptera)<br \/>\n\u30fbAsparagus miner (Ophiomyia simplex)<br \/>\n\u30fbAsparagus beetles (Crioceris asparagi)<br \/>\n\u30fbAsparagus aphid (Brachycorynella asparagi)<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What are the labor requirements?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>In 2000, it took 0.6 kg of asparagus to pay for one hour of labor.<\/p>\n<p>Today, it takes 4.6 kg.<\/p>\n<p>Labor costs are rising faster than sales prices: a revolution in production is needed, using techniques that reduce labor dependence.<\/p>\n<p>Labor represents around 60% of the production cost.<\/p>\n<p>It must be low-cost and available in all weather conditions.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        What about mechanization?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>It is rapidly developing to reduce production costs, influence sale prices, and decrease physical strain.<\/p>\n<p>Harvesting robots are being tested.<\/p>\n<p>Other robots are used for packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to optimize mechanization.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-question\">\n                        How is the market evolving?                        <span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"faq-item-answer\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p>Consumption remains stable in Western countries despite high costs and is growing in emerging countries such as Asia, South America, and Africa.<\/p>\n<p>White asparagus is more often consumed by older people, during the season, and needs to be peeled.<\/p>\n<p>Green asparagus, more modern, appeals to younger people for its color and the fact that it does not require peeling. 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