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Specialist institution since 1924. Scientific advisory body to the Minister of Agriculture. Co-develops the strategy for research and development in agriculture, forestry, water management, food processing. Evaluates research results, publishes 11 scientific journals.

Expert solutions to theoretical and economic policy problems of agricultural economics. Carrying out basic and applied research and development in the field of agricultural economics and policy, including the development of the multifunctional character of agriculture and rural areas. Offer of consultancy services to professional organisations.

Expert solutions to theoretical and economic policy problems of agricultural economics. Carrying out basic and applied research and development in the field of agricultural economics and policy, including the development of the multifunctional character of agriculture and rural areas. Offer of consultancy services to professional organisations.

Dealing with the conservation and utilization of natural resources. We focus on improving the characteristics, resilience and health of plants. We run a department of genetics, plant science, agroecology, plant nutrition and field trials. We publish publications and organise exhibitions. We provide expert advice.

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We are involved in the inspection of feed, soil and plant nutrition or animal production. We have laboratories to carry out chemical analyses. We focus on organic farming controls and issue exemptions for the use of conventional seeds and seedlings. We organise seminars and issue professional publications.

The Research Institute is responsible for the advancement of knowledge and the transfer of knowledge in the sciences of soil conservation, complex land reclamation, pedology, landscape formation and use, and informatics related to these disciplines. It carries out soil and water analyses, operates the SOWAC-GIS geoportal, produces maps and provides data.

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Caring for watercourses and ensuring their maintenance. Operation of water works. Protection and management of surface and groundwater quantity and quality.