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Neem.fr is a website for nature enthusiasts actively supporting the development of Neem. Our goal is to facilitate information for the public and professionals to draw attention to the many possible applications of Neem.

The Neem Tree

To protect themselves from insect attacks, many plants produce chemical substances with various properties: toxic, insect growth regulators, appetite-suppressants, or phagodissuasive. The Neem produces from its fruits, leaves, flowers, and bark over a hundred chemical substances, among which one of them (azadirachtin) is one of the most effective bio-insecticides.

Neem Worldwide

The International Neem Network was established in 1994. It focuses its activities on the exploration and evaluation of Neem’s genetic diversity. National institutes from 23 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe participate in the Network’s activities, with overall coordination provided by the FAO Forestry Department (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). Technical support, meaning the provision of engineers and laboratories, is provided by the Danida Forest Seed Centre (DFSC), now integrated into Forest and Landscape Denmark (an independent Danish center at the University of Copenhagen (UC), for forestry, landscapes, and planning).

About Neem

In Brazil, all fruit and vegetable producers, as well as agricultural product distributors, are familiar with Neem, a commonly used product since 2001, especially for animals and agriculture.

The Organic Alternative

Azadirachtin-A, naturally present in Neem, effectively fights against a large number of pests. Over the last 25 years, entomologists have isolated more than 400 different species…

Did You Know ?

At maturity, the Neem tree can produce up to 50kg of fruit, which is equivalent to 30kg of seeds; these seeds are the main source of insecticidal compounds, including azadirachtin. However, the quantity of azadirachtin in the seeds varies considerably depending on climatic conditions, soil conditions, and the tree’s genotype (Ermel 1986; Singh 1986).