Poland

A testing and experimentation center in organic farming is a field laboratory, where sustainable solutions are tested before being applied on real farms. Among other activities:

• Crop varieties adapted to organic production are tested.
• Biological pest control methods are trialed.
• Organic fertilizers and soil management practices are evaluated.
• Irrigation systems and sustainable water management are experimented with.
• Yields and costs are compared between conventional and organic systems.
• Farmers are trained and advised through courses and field demonstrations.

For farmers who want to transition to organic farming, it represents a strategic space for knowledge, innovation, technical validation, and decision-making support because it provides:

• A technical reference.
• A source of reliable data.
• A laboratory for adapted innovation.
• A space for training and guidance.
• A tool to reduce risks and plan the transition.