French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) Campuses

Tropical agro-environmental research for Caribbean and Amazonian issues.

• Productions tropicales
• Agroforesterie
• Santé des cultures tropicales

Multidisciplinary center on agroecology, taste and nutrition, rural territories.

• Agroécologie (biodiversity, crop systems)
• Alimentation, goût, sensorialité
• Économie et sociologie territoires ruraux

7 units including dairy processing expertise.

Develops resilient production systems against climate and economic risks through agroecology and food quality.

• Agroécologie
• Biologie intégrative plantes et animaux
• Écoconception qualité aliments - Nutrition
• Économie et politiques publiques

22 units promote sustainable western France agriculture.

The Centre-siège serves as the administrative headquarters of INRAE, coordinating research across all domains of agriculture, food, and environment. It oversees strategic direction, policy, and innovation for sustainable practices nationwide.

• Global leadership in agricultural and food sciences
• Plant and animal sciences programs
• Ecology and environment research coordination
• Innovation and technology transfer
• Training and doctoral programs in multidisciplinary fields

This campus focuses on high-level management and cross-cutting research initiatives, supporting 12,000 staff in addressing climate change, biodiversity, and food security challenges. Key activities include policy development and international collaborations. (approx 150 words, extended as needed)

Historical center in fertile Limagne and Massif Central pastures, with 20 units on 8 sites for agro-pastoral research.

• Céréales et cultures annuelles
• Fourrages et prairies
• Élevage et santé animale
• Environnement et sols

Smallest center focusing on island agriculture, forestry, environment.

• Agriculture méditerranéenne
• Foresterie corse
• Biodiversité insulaire

Specialist in sustainable viticulture, disease resistance, and grape sciences.

• Biologie de la résistance aux maladies
• Viticulture durable
• Génétique végétale

Research on forest, agricultural, urban ecosystems adaptation to global changes, sustainable management.

• Adaptation forêts et sols
• Écosystèmes agricoles urbains
• Bioéconomie forestière

Specializing in soil quality, sustainable crop systems, and agri-food hygiene, this center addresses bioeconomy and agroecology in northern France.

• Quality of soils
• Multi-performance crop systems
• Hygiene and ecodesign of agri-food processes
• Biomass production and transformation

5 units on 4 sites develop low-input farming and food safety innovations.

The campus focuses on animal biology, microbiology, food sciences, waste management, and water treatment, with strong ties to Paris-Saclay.

• Biologie animale
• Microbiologie
• Sciences de l'aliment et de la chaîne du froid
• Gestion des déchets
• Eaux continentales et eaux usées

14 joint units with AgroParisTech emphasize systems biology, biotechnology, and informatics for food safety and environmental health.

This campus specializes in biology of plants, agriculture, ecology, food, and nutrition, with over 1,200 staff producing knowledge in plant health, animal sciences, and environmental risks.

• Microorganismes, Santé & Environnement
• Sciences animales, Diversité, Adaptation & Santé
• Sciences végétales, Diversité, Santé & Biotechnologies
• Hydro-écosystèmes & risques naturels
• Sciences du Numérique & Modélisation des Systèmes
• Agroécosystèmes & Environnement
• Sciences & Ingénierie de l’Alimentation
• Territoire, Gouvernance, Innovation en Société

23 research units on Versailles and Palaiseau sites offer advanced programs in biotechnology, ecology, and food sciences, contributing to Paris-Saclay university ecosystem.

Diverse region research on geography, economy, with 22 units on 9 sites for integrated sciences.

• Biotechnologies
• Hydrosystèmes
• Agroforesterie
• Alimentation

Agricultural and forest sciences, plant health, wine, ecology in major farming region.

• Sciences du végétal
• Santé des plantes
• Viticulture et œnologie
• Écologie aquatique

Expertise in grasslands, livestock systems, crop-livestock integration.

• Prairies et fourrages
• Systèmes d'élevage
• Plantes à graines oléagineuses
• Agroécologie

This center emphasizes integrative biology, agroecological transition, natural resource management, food eco-design, and sustainable food systems, with international focus.

• Biologie intégrative et prédictive
• Transition agroécologique
• Gestion des ressources naturelles
• Éco-conception des aliments
• Systèmes alimentaires durables

30 teams in Languedoc-Roussillon advance Mediterranean agriculture.

Large center with high publication rate, plant sciences, animal health, ecology.

• Biologie végétale
• Santé animale
• Écologie fonctionnelle
• Modélisation

Focuses on sustainable health management of crops and livestock, bioresource transformation, and food quality.

• Gestion durable santé productions agricoles
• Transformation agro-bioressources
• Qualité sanitaire aliments
• Agroécologie et adaptation climatique

15 units and experimental orchards advance biotech and processes.

Focused on Mediterranean issues like agroecology, climate adaptation, water resources, natural risks, and human nutrition across 12 sites.

• Agroécologie et adaptation au changement climatique
• Ressources hydriques
• Risques naturels
• Nutrition humaine

15 research units and platforms drive sustainable agriculture in dry climates.

Dedicated to soil dynamics, tree biology, animal biology, and infectiology for sustainable ecosystems and farming.

• Dynamique des sols et environnement
• Biologie des arbres et biodiversité
• Biologie animale et élevage durable
• Infectiologie et One Health

Platforms and experimental sites on 1500 ha support innovative research.