Montoldre AgroTechnoPôle

domainINRAE

location_on France

Montoldre AgroTechnoPôle is an open innovation platform led by INRAE in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, dedicated to advancing sustainable and efficient agricultural technologies. Bringing together public and private expertise, the site offers a unique testing and development environment for machinery, robotics, soil management, and alternative weed control. Its state-of-the-art facilities—including mobility tracks, spreading benches (CEMOB and CEMIB), machine-soil interaction tools, and experimental plots—support real-world trials and data-driven innovation. Operated by INRAE’s TSCF unit, Montoldre AgroTechnoPôle helps companies and startups turn ideas into solutions for the future of farming.

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INRAE (National Institute for Agrarian, Food, and Environmental Research of France) is a leading research organisation dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural and food systems. Through its work in research, innovation, and public policy support, INRAE seeks to provide solutions for life, humanity, and the Earth. INRAE's research, conducted across 18 research centres, 14 scientific departments, and nearly 300 research, service, and experimental units, is integrated into regional policies and actively engaged in international partnerships, making it a global effort in which you can participate. The Montoldre research and experimentation site is located in the scenic Allier Department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The site is dedicated to pioneering research into developing productive and environmentally friendly farming systems. The services offered under the AgrifoodTEF project on the Montoldre site are provided and implemented by the AgroTechnoPôle. This open innovation platform, supported by the INRAE-TSCF Unit, is not just dedicated to helping to develop technological solutions for tomorrow's agriculture but also to inspiring a new era of innovation in the industry. The AgroTechnoPôle brings together public and private expertise to accelerate the development of innovative agricultural tools, machinery, and services, inspiring all those involved to push the boundaries of what's possible in agriculture, making it more efficient, less energy-demanding, and environmentally friendly. Montoldre has various advanced machinery and infrastructure, making it a central hub for research and development in agricultural technology and robotics.