Practice abstract: The French Bioeconomy and supporting knowledge on the transition to a local circular bioeconomy

France plays a pivotal role in the European bioeconomy, capitalizing on its extensive biomass potential. Accounting for 18% of European agricultural production, France stands out as a leader, cultivating 28 million hectares, equivalent to 51% of its total land area1. This diversified agriculture encompasses a variety of crops, including cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, and beets. The cattle sector, the largest in the EU, comprises 19 million heads, including 3.6 million dairy cows, generating an annual revenue of €72.8 billion and providing employment for nearly a million individuals.