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Thermo-Agriculture Award: Innovation Serving Sustainable Farming

The Thermo-Agriculture Award was presented this year to a team of engineers and researchers whose work is opening new horizons for energy management in agriculture.
This prize, which honors innovations that combine agricultural performance and environmental responsibility, highlights a promising technology that integrates thermal production, energy efficiency, and soil preservation.

A technology at the heart of the green transition

Thermo-agriculture is based on using heat — whether from geothermal sources, compost, or organic waste recovery — to optimize agricultural processes.
By doing so, farms can reduce their dependence on fossil fuels while improving productivity. Applications range from thermal regulation of greenhouses to local energy generation for irrigation or food storage.

2025 laureate: a local and sustainable solution

This year, the jury honored the project ThermoTerra, developed through a partnership between an engineering school and several rural farms. The system combines smart thermal sensors with heat recovery units to maintain optimal energy balance in greenhouses.
Early tests show that this innovation could cut energy consumption by 30% while promoting off-season crop growth.

A forward-looking award

Created to encourage applied research and the spread of ecological innovations, the Thermo-Agriculture Award has become a key reference for professionals in the field.
It helps strengthen collaboration between academia, businesses, and farmers, united by a common goal: to rethink agricultural practices in the face of climate challenges.

Toward a more resilient agriculture

By rewarding this technology, the jury sent a clear message: the future of agriculture lies in the smart integration of heat and energy within natural cycles.
It’s a powerful reminder that science, environment, and innovation can move forward together to build a more efficient, resilient, and planet-friendly agriculture.