Agricultural engineer (MSc)

I am an agricultural engineer (MSc) with 30 years of experience. I first worked on agricultural and rural development projects in Africa and Asia before joining Chambres d'Agriculture France, the national umbrella organisation of the French Chambers of Agriculture. These are public bodies led by elected farmers, representing farmers to public authorities and providing services to farmers, foresters, and rural communities.

I am currently a European project manager. I coordinated one H2020 project (i2connect) and have been involved in more than 20 EU research and innovation projects on subjects such as training and networking of advisors, on-farm demonstration, interactive innovation, Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), soil functions, diversification of cropping systems, Integrated Pest Management, organic farming, and rural development.