Agritech & Foodtech
Food security, agricultural innovation and strategic cooperation between France and India
A Vital Sector in the Face of Global Challenges
Agritech and foodtech are at the heart of today’s challenges related to food security, the ecological transition, and population growth. They encompass all technologies and innovations applied to agriculture, agri-food systems, and food value chains: precision agriculture, agricultural biotechnologies, farm digitalisation, traceability, food processing, and logistics.
In a context of increasing pressure on natural resources and growing food needs, these sectors are becoming strategic levers of sovereignty and resilience.
Vision 2025–2030: Sustainability, Productivity, and Innovation
Between 2025 and 2030, agritech and foodtech will evolve around several structuring priorities:
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optimisation of agricultural yields through digital technologies,
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reduction of the environmental footprint of production systems,
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securing and modernising food supply chains,
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development of innovative solutions for nutrition and food processing,
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strengthening food traceability and safety.
The objective is to build food systems that are more sustainable, more efficient, and more inclusive.
France-India Analysis
France
France has major strengths in agritech and foodtech:
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a high-performing and diversified agricultural sector,
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recognised expertise in agri-food production and processing,
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a well-structured innovation ecosystem focused on sustainability,
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strong capabilities in quality, traceability, and food safety.
France positions itself as a key player in sustainable agricultural innovation and high value-added agri-food production.
India
India is a central player in global agriculture, with:
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one of the largest agricultural sectors in the world,
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significant needs for modernisation and productivity gains,
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growing adoption of agricultural technologies,
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a rapidly expanding foodtech ecosystem driven by digitalisation.
The country plays a strategic role in large-scale deployment and use-case-driven agricultural innovation.
800 billion
Estimated value of the global agritech and foodtech market in USD by 2030
+ 12 %
per year: average growth of agricultural technologies
Top 5
global: France's position in the agri-food sector
+600 million
millions: the agricultural population of India
Common strategic challenges
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Food Security and Nutrition
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sustainable management of water and natural resources,
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agricultural productivity and technological innovation,
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resilience of supply chains,
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agricultural and agri-industrial cooperation.
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These challenges position agritech and foodtech as priority axes for international cooperation.
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A Pillar of the France–India Corridor
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France–India cooperation in agritech and foodtech offers concrete opportunities in:
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precision agriculture and digital solutions,
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processing and value enhancement of agricultural products,
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food safety and traceability,
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food logistics and storage,
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nutritional innovation and new food models.
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FIBC Perspective and Positioning
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The platform adopts a strategic and structured perspective on France–India agritech and foodtech by:
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facilitating dialogue between agricultural, industrial, technological, and institutional stakeholders,
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promoting sectoral innovations and expertise,
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supporting understanding of regulatory and agricultural frameworks,
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identifying sustainable cooperation and investment opportunities.
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This approach aims to position agritech and foodtech as an essential pillar of France–India economic cooperation, serving food security, innovation, and sustainable development.
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