{"id":5062,"date":"2026-11-05T10:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fermesleader.com\/agtech-pilot-project-5-steps-to-test-in-the-field\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T14:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T13:17:32","slug":"agtech-pilot-project-5-steps-to-test-in-the-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fermesleader.com\/en\/agtech-pilot-project-5-steps-to-test-in-the-field\/","title":{"rendered":"AgTech pilot project: 5 steps to test in the field"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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An agtech pilot project is a trial conducted under real-world conditions, on one or more farms, to verify that an innovation delivers on its promises: that it works, that it is easy to use, and that it is profitable for the farmer. It differs from a demonstration, which showcases a solution, and from a proof of concept, which mainly validates technical feasibility: a field trial produces measured results, with the users who will (or will not) adopt the solution.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

For a start-up, this is often the mandatory step between a promising product and its first customers. An innovation that performs well in the lab is not enough: farmers, advisors, and cooperatives expect evidence obtained in the field.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

Since 2017, Fermes Leader has been supporting agtech start-ups and scale-ups in this process, with a network of agricultural cooperatives present across the major production basins. Here are five steps to make yours a success.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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