About Acta
A place for exchange and sharing, at the crossroad of the general interest and missions of specific interest to the agricultural, forestry and agro-industrial sectors, we are a unique association in Europe that has been run by farmers for over 60 years.
Presentation
Facing with the challenges of climate change, agro-ecological transition, and consumer expectations, the agricultural world needs more than ever to rely on an innovative and efficient Research and Development network.
Acta, who supports, leads and represents the network of the 18 French Agricultural Technical Institutes – applied research organizations working for all agricultural animal and plant production – meets this need.
Our missions
To represent the french agricultural technical institutes towards public authorities and opinion leaders
To contribute to an eco-responsible, competitive and sustainable agriculture
To promote R&D in the French agricultural sector at different territorial levels
To encourage innovation and its transfer to farmers and companies
To federate expertise for collective actions for all agricultural sectors
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5.3 million euros
budget
65 years
of experience
60
ongoing R&D projects
43
employees
6,000
copies of the Acta Plant Protectoin Index sold each year
1 million euros
in sales and service delivery
Participatory Governance
An association created and led by professionals from both animal and plant sectors and recognized by public authorities.
Acta is led by a Board of Directors composed by the technical agricultural institutes’ representatives, farmers’ representatives, a general economic and financial controller on behalf of the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance, and a representative of the State from the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.
Applied agricultural research
Acta ensures the strengthening of cross-cutting approaches and collaborations between its members but also with research organizations, agricultural chambers, professional agricultural organizations, and public authorities.
The European scale
Involved in several major European projects, Acta showcases the regional and national expertise of the French agricultural sector internationally.
Acta in the French regions and overseas territories
With a network of more than 2,200 employees, including 1,700 doctors, engineers, and technicians; and 200 locations in mainland and overseas, Acta brings out innovation, meets current and future challenges, and supports farmers in the agroecological transition.
Selection of partners
In parallel with the network of Agricultural Technical Institutes, Acta may have to establish close relations with partner or affiliated structures in the framework of certain research and development programs.
