Field Day France – Journée Robotique Agricole (GOFAR Tour 2026)
Event Title: Field Day Kick Off France 2026 (GOFAR Tour)
Date: March 19, 2026
Venue: Château de la Bourdaisière, Montlouis-sur-Loire, France
Organizer: GOFAR Tour (European agricultural robotics initiative) in collaboration with local partners
Overview
Field Day Kick Off France 2026 is the opening event of the GOFAR Tour 2026, a European series dedicated to showcasing agricultural robotics and autonomous farming technologies in real operational conditions. The event brings together farmers, agricultural cooperatives, robotics manufacturers, agri-tech innovators, researchers, and policymakers to explore emerging automation solutions directly in test fields.
The focus is on practical demonstrations of robotics systems designed to support crop production, including autonomous tractors, robotic implements, and precision application systems suited to crops common in France and Mediterranean regions. Field Day Kick Off France provides attendees with hands-on interaction, expert insights, and peer exchange on deployment challenges and benefits.
Program Elements
Live Field Demonstrations: Autonomous machinery and robotic systems operating in open fields to illustrate real-world performance and capabilities.
Technical Sessions: Industry expert discussions on integration strategies, safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and economic impact of farm automation.
Grower Feedback Forums: Panels where farmers and cooperative members share field experiences, adoption considerations, and regional adaptation insights.
Key Themes
Adoption and scaling of agricultural robotics
Field performance and reliability of autonomous systems
Safety, standardization, and operational compliance
Economic viability and return on investment
Crop-specific automation solutions
Who Should Attend
Farmers and agricultural cooperatives
Robotics manufacturers and agri-tech developers
Researchers and agronomy specialists
Agricultural distributors and service providers
Policy advisors and agricultural innovation stakeholders
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