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The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) is a leading global research organisation working across agriculture, food and the environment. With 12,000 staff and 273 research, experimental and support units in 18 regional centres across France, INRAE is recognised internationally in agricultural and food sciences, plant and animal sciences, ecology and environmental science. Its mission is to provide the knowledge needed to accelerate agricultural, food and environmental transitions and address major global challenges. 

INRAE’s strategic priorities include supporting healthy and sustainable agricultural and food systems, advancing circular bioeconomy approaches, developing biotechnology applications and promoting food systems that benefit health within a One Health perspective. At European level, INRAE contributes to strategic scientific and innovation initiatives and collaborates with leading institutions. It also supports infrastructures and partnerships for biotechnology and food-system innovation, including the European Science Alliance for Agriculture and Food.

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