CFR (Centre Français du Riz) is a small technical institute whose aim is to conduct research and extension work on rice. Based in the heart of the French rice growing area, and headed by a committee composed of farmers, rice industrials and scientists, it has close links with both upstream and downstream sectors (INRA, CIRAD, rice growers, rice industries, food companies). It employs 8 people working on several programs (agronomy and environment, crop protection, breeding, grain quality….)