On the 21st and 22nd of January 2026, our Roullier Worldwide Innovation Centre (CMI) organised the CMInnodays: our biennial international scientific event. Considered as a leading meeting in the field of agricultural research, each edition attracts experts from around the world, subsidiaries, and scientific partners, all gathered on our Saint-Malo campus to exchange views on agricultural innovation.
According to Thomas Georgelin, General Director of our Roullier Worldwide Innovation Centre, the objective of the CMInnodays is clear: “To nurture creativity and identify new research avenues.”
A collaborative research open to the world
Thanks to our Worldwide Innovation Centre and cutting-edge technologies, our Group forms a nerve centre of collaborative research. With over 150 global scientific partnerships, involving university laboratories, technical institutes, start-ups, and students, we work in symbiosis with prestigious entities such as CNRS, INRAe, Wageningen University & Research, and Purpan Engineering School. Thus, the products created by our Worldwide Innovation Centre and then commercialised by our subsidiaries are each time the result of true co-construction. The CMInnodays reinforce these collaborations and stimulate promising initiatives.
Two days of intense discussions on the agriculture of tomorrow
During these two days, dynamic conferences and workshops, led by 48 speakers including 30 external experts, allowed new ideas to emerge. Among the topics addressed: sustainable nutrient management, the impact of earthworms on agricultural resource utilisation, and natural solutions to mitigate plant stress. We also hosted innovative discussions on climate change adaptation for ruminants and new perspectives related to phenotyping.
Promising prospects for the future
The CMInnodays have strengthened our global presence and paved the way for future collaborations in innovative agriculture, proving our commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture. The success of this event demonstrates our role as a recognised and influential leader in agricultural research.
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