AGROEDUKA – Association for Agronomic Education and Advisory Activities (Croatia)
AGROEDUKA is a Croatian non-profit association established in 2013 and based in Zagreb. Our mission is to promote sustainable horticulture, environmental awareness, biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient management of urban and peri-urban green spaces through professional agronomic knowledge, practical education and community engagement.
Our team consists of two graduate agronomists, both authorised advisers of the Croatian Chamber of Agronomy, combining professional expertise in horticulture, plant health, sustainable cultivation practices, irrigation and green space management.
Our main areas of expertise include:
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Sustainable horticulture and climate-resilient planting
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Urban and peri-urban green infrastructure
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Water-efficient irrigation and sustainable water management
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Biodiversity conservation and nature-based solutions
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Plant health assessment and sustainable plant protection
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Urban agriculture, community gardens and educational gardens
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Environmental education and citizen engagement
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Practical field demonstrations and agronomic advisory activities
AGROEDUKA develops and implements educational activities, workshops and professional advisory initiatives for citizens, hobby gardeners and local communities.
In 2026, AGROEDUKA received funding from the City of Zagreb for the Green Compass (Zeleni kompas) initiative, focusing on sustainable water and nutrient management, responsible plant protection, biodiversity conservation and climate-smart planting.
Our contribution to Horizon Europe projects
AGROEDUKA is interested in joining international research and innovation consortia as a project partner, particularly under the Horizon Europe NATURE 2027 calls.
We can contribute to:
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Implementation of local pilot activities and field demonstrations in Croatia
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Practical horticultural and agronomic expertise for ecosystem restoration
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Community-based Living Labs and participatory activities
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Environmental education, training and citizen engagement
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Water-efficient planting and management of urban green spaces
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Field observations, practical monitoring and dissemination of project results
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Collaboration with municipalities, educational institutions, research organisations and civil society
We are particularly interested in projects addressing ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, climate resilience, sustainable water management and the development of nature-based solutions.
Partnership opportunities
AGROEDUKA is seeking cooperation with universities, research institutes, municipalities, NGOs and other European organisations developing Horizon Europe proposals.
Our objective is to contribute as a reliable implementation partner, connecting scientific knowledge with practical field applications, environmental education and local community participation in Croatia.