Arvalis

ARVALIS - Institut du végétal is the leading applied agricultural research organization in France, specializing in arable crops such as cereals, maize, potatoes, and forage. Founded by farmers and professional organizations, the institute conducts extensive R&D to improve crop yield, quality, and environmental sustainability through innovations in plant breeding, digital agriculture, and agro-ecology. Its Biotechnology Department utilizes advanced genomics and marker-assisted selection to develop resilient crop varieties and address food safety issues like mycotoxin contamination. ARVALIS operates a vast network of experimental sites and laboratories, providing technical expertise and decision-support tools to the agricultural sector and food industry.