Where agricultural innovation and AgTech meet the needs of the field

Fermes Leader supports AgTech companies, agri-food industries, and investors in the validation, adoption, and deployment of solutions that address the challenges of the field.

Together, let's cultivate agricultural innovation

Fermes Leader, a network of 30 French cooperatives, is revolutionizing agricultural innovation by collaborating with AgriTech companies, agri-food industries, and investment funds. Our mission: to provide concrete solutions tailored to the needs of farmers to address the challenges of tomorrow’s agriculture.

Your needs

Are you an AgriTech company, an investor, or a player in the agri-food industry?
Our offers are specially designed to address the challenges of each.

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Marché

Implantez-vous sur le marché agricole français

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Expert

Testez et validez votre solution AgTech en conditions réelles

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Utilisateur

Obtenez des retours utilisateurs concrets

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Analyse stratégique

Analysez, comparez et investissez dans l’AgTech avec confiance

Why work with us?

A strong network of agricultural cooperatives, all committed to the adoption and deployment of innovation in the field.

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projets AgTech menés depuis 2020

coopératives partenaires et leurs adhérents engagés dans l’innovation

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entreprises AgTech nous ont sollicitées depuis 2020

années d'expertise à accompagner les entreprises Agtech

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de satisfaction client sur nos études et benchmarks

They trust us

Our clients testify

François-Xavier BAUER

Fermes Leader propose une gestion de projet efficace et bien organisée.

Eliot DUPRE

Grâce à Fermes Leader, nous avons pu mettre rapidement nos prototypes entre les mains d'utilisateur dans des conditions réelles. Les échanges avec les utilisateurs et les retours avec les accompagnants Fermes Leader, nous ont permis de challenger notre solution aussi bien sur ses choix techniques, que sur sa proposition de valeur et son modèle d’affaire.

Nicolas LEMONNIER

Le + : avoir accès à des agriculteurs éprouvés à ce type de tests (essais grandes bandes)

Dominique JONVILLE

Rigueur et professionnalisme, dans l'attente de reconduire de nouveaux projets ensemble !

Marion CANALE

Très bonne compréhension du besoin, des rendus très qualitatifs et pertinents. Un impact sur le développement du produit non négligeable.

Maxime BRIVOIS

Grâce à Fermes LEADER, j'ai pu développer mon réseau et diversifier mon offre

Ronan LE CABEC

Une expertise précise, un savoir-faire et puis surtout le recul et la crédibilité du réseau Fermes LEADER.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a question?

Contact us! Our teams are available to assist you.

What types of agricultural innovations are tested and developed within the network?

We experiment with various solutions such as decision-making tools, robotics, biocontrol, farm digitalization, and new agroecological practices.

How does Fermes Leader support AgriTech companies and startups?

We offer startups access to testing grounds, concrete feedback from farmers and cooperatives, as well as support to accelerate their market launch.

How does Fermes Leader evaluate the impact of the proposed AgriTech solutions?

We conduct real-world tests, analyze performance indicators, and collect feedback from farmers to measure the effectiveness of the innovations implemented using a specific evaluation tool.

Which agricultural sectors are supported by Fermes Leader?

We support various sectors, including field crops, livestock farming (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry), viticulture, market gardening, and arboriculture, by offering solutions adapted to their challenges.

What is the difference between Fermes Leader and other innovation networks?

Fermes Leader stands out for its field-based approach and close relationship with agricultural cooperatives. Unlike other networks, our mission is to ensure a pragmatic connection between the needs of farmers and emerging technological solutions, while supporting their large-scale deployment.

How can a cooperative join the Fermes Leader network? What are the advantages of joining the Fermes Leader network for an agricultural cooperative?

A cooperative can join the Fermes Leader network by contacting our Head of Cooperative Relations, Nicolas Bastien, to learn more about the membership terms.

Joining Fermes Leader provides access to:

A network of experts and other cooperatives sharing similar challenges to yours.
Personalized support to test AgTech solutions free of charge.
Exclusive events, working groups, and co-development opportunities.
Technological and strategic monitoring of agricultural innovations.

How can an AgriTech company collaborate with Fermes Leader?

Are you an AgriTech company or startup, an agri-food industry, or a financial institution, and would you like to discuss your innovative project with us? Please contact our Head of Partnerships and Business Developer, Lucas WADT.

What is the link between Fermes Leader and Invivo?

Integrated into the InVivo group, Fermes LEADER is the sister subsidiary of the agronomy and environmental consulting firm Agrosolutions, the creator of plot management software Smag, the experimental platform Agrinovex, BeApi, a specialist in innovative turnkey precision agriculture solutions, and Semences de France.

What is Fermes Leader's role in agricultural innovation?

We connect solution providers with farms ready to test these innovations. We structure the experimentation phases, ensure results monitoring, and accelerate scaling.