INTERNATIONAL FAIR OF INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURE
Food Industry and Agricultural Mechanization
“By organizing the AGRO ARCA fair, we aim to provide all participants with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovation, as well as their achievements in food production and processing.
This is an opportunity for business people from Croatia and abroad to familiarize themselves with some of the latest advancements in agriculture and the food industry, forestry, the wood industry, veterinary medicine, food safety, fisheries, as well as advancements in ecological and traditional food production.
Therefore, we invite everyone who wishes to display their products to be a part of this year’s Agro Arca.”
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PART OF EXHIBITORS
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
and the 16th International Fair of Innovations in Agriculture, the Food Industry, and Agricultural Mechanization
May 15th - 17th, 2025
City of Zadar
Sports Center Višnjik
Schedule
Thursday
15.05.2025
09:00 – 10:00
Exhibitor accreditation
10:00 – 11:00
STEM workshops for children and youth (TBA)
11:00 – 12:00
Official exhibition opening
13:00 – 14:00
Conference: “Innovations in Agriculture”
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
14:00 – 15:00
STEM workshops for children and youth (TBA)
15:00 – 16:00
Lecture: What is Intellectual Property and Its Purpose
State Intellectual Property Office
Friday
16.05.2025
10:00 – 11:00
STEM workshops for children and youth (TBA)
11:00 – 12:00
Innovation Forum: “Science and Innovation: Drivers of Growth and Sustainability in Agriculture.”
University of Zadar
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Prof. Dr. Božena Krce Miočić:
Innovations in agritourism -
Prof. Dr. Janja Filipi:
Application of new technologies in beekeeping -
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tomislav Kos:
Opportunities for introducing Agriculture 5.0 to enhance the quantity and quality of agricultural products. -
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivica Zdrilić:
Can quality be the driver of growth and sustainability in agriculture? -
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Župan:
The role of science and innovation in the sustainability and adaptation of aquaculture to current challenges.
13:00 – 14:00
STEM workshops for children and youth (TBA)
15:00 – 16:00
Presentation and lecture: “Smart Agriculture” (TBA)
Saturday
17.05.2025
14:00 – 15:00
Official awards ceremony
17:00 – 18:00
Exhibition closing
AGRO-ARCA fair opening hours::
every day from 09:00 – 18:00.
Work of the evaluation committee:
Thursday and Friday from 12:00 – 18:00.
The Croatian Community of Innovators, in collaboration with the City of Zadar, Zadar County, and the University of Zadar, is organizing this year:
A Agriculture Fair and the 16th International Fair of Innovations in Agriculture, Food Industry, and Agricultural Mechanization – AGRO ARCA 2025, which will take place from May 15 to May 17, 2025 in the city of Zadar at the Sports Center Višnjik.
The fair is supported by patrons including the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports, HAMAG-BICRO, and the State Intellectual Property Office.
By organizing the AGRO ARCA fair, we aim to provide all participants the opportunity to showcase their local products, creativity, and innovation along with achievements in food production and processing.
It is an opportunity for visitors from Croatia and abroad to get acquainted with some of the latest advancements in agriculture and the food industry, forestry, woodworking, veterinary medicine, food safety, fishing, and achievements in the field of ecological and traditional food production. Therefore, we invite everyone who wishes to showcase their products; farmers, producers, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs to be part of this year’s AGRO ARCA 2025.
At this year’s AGRO ARCA, numerous educational STEM workshops will be organized, along with the conference “Innovations in Agriculture” hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, and the Innovation Forum “Science and Innovation: Drivers of Growth and Sustainability in Agriculture”, organized by representatives of the University of Zadar.
Prof. Dr. Božena Krce Miočić: Innovations in agritourism.
Prof. Dr. Janja Filipi: Application of new technologies in beekeeping.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tomislav Kos: Opportunities for introducing Agriculture 5.0 to enhance the quantity and quality of agricultural products.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivica Zdrilić: Can quality be the driver of growth and sustainability in agriculture?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Župan: The role of science and innovation in the sustainability and adaptation of aquaculture to current challenges.
As part of the “Smart Agriculture” presentation, participants will be introduced to a smart agriculture platform with central infrastructure and system integration. Additionally, lectures by the State Intellectual Property Office will provide insights into intellectual property protection and its purpose.
AGRO ARCA is also accompanied every year by workshops for elementary and high school students. This year, we will hold numerous STEM workshops for participants of all ages throughout all three days of the fair. New accompanying activities at the fair will be announced in future posts, and until then, get ready for exhibiting at this year’s AGRO ARCA and don’t forget to visit us during the fair, which will be held every day from 09:00 to 18:00 in the city of Zadar at the ŠC Višnjik.
Entrance for fair visitors is free, and the fair itself has a sales character, so you will definitely take home something from the presented products.
Where to find Us?
Working hours of the exhibition:
– for visitors from 10:00 to 18:00
– for exhibitors from 9:45 to 18:15
Entrance is free
Exhibition address:
Sports Center Višnjik
Splitska ulica 3
HR-23000 Zadar
Croatia
Information and registrations:
Croatian Association of Innovators
Dalmatinska 12
10000 Zagreb
Contact person:
Silvana Svilar
tel.: +385 1 48 86 540
fax.: +385 1 48 46 433
