DODR

What DODR does

DODR (Dolnośląski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego we Wrocławiu) is the official public agricultural advisory center for Poland's Lower Silesian Voivodeship, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as part of the national state agricultural advisory network. The organization was established as part of the Polish agricultural advisory system whose 100th anniversary was commemorated in 2023. DODR provides technical, economic, environmental, and regulatory advisory services to farmers and rural residents, with a particular focus on EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) compliance, farm modernization, and rural development.

DODR delivers its services through a network of 26 county-level Powiatowe Zespoły Doradztwa Rolniczego (PZDR) teams, one in each powiat of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, with the central headquarters in Wrocław. Core service lines include free advisory programs under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 covering ecoschemes, integrated plant production, organic farming, and farm accounting using IERiGŻ tools; paid consulting on EU funding applications, farm planning, and environmental compliance; training programs (Szkolenia PS WPR, plant protection product training, cyclical and professional courses); and a portfolio of educational publications on integrated pest management, biological balance, and beneficial organisms. The organization also publishes the monthly magazine "Rolniczy Rynek" (Twój Doradca). Supporting digital infrastructure includes the eDWIN Internet Platform for crop pest and disease monitoring, a network of meteorological stations, and the FSDN farm accounting and data collection system.

DODR's business model is primarily government-funded, with revenue derived from state budget allocations, EU EAFRD co-financing for CAP programs, and modest income from paid consulting services, publication sales, and a magazine subscription operation. The customer base is highly distributed: over 43,000 farmers were reached through seed material subsidy programs in a single year, with active engagement across hundreds of Koła Gospodyń Wiejskich (Rural Women's Circles) and agritourism operators. The organization is embedded in a regulated ecosystem of state partners including ARiMR, KOWR, PIORiN, COBORU, the University of Life Sciences in Wrocław, and the national Agricultural Advisory Center in Brwinów.

Name

DODR

Legal name

Dolnośląski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego we Wrocławiu

Website

https://dodr.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DODR is the official public agricultural advisory center for Poland's Lower Silesian Voivodeship, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture. It serves farmers and rural residents through 26 county offices, delivering EU-funded free advisory programs, paid consulting, training, and publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advisory Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACABAD

Crop Scouting & Field Monitoring Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Crop Consulting & Agronomy Services (Soil Health, Nutrient Planning, Yield Consulting)

SECONDARYAFACABAL

Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Crop Consulting & Agronomy Services (Soil Health, Nutrient Planning, Yield Consulting)

SECONDARYAFACABAK

Seed & Hybrid/Variety Selection Consulting

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Crop Consulting & Agronomy Services (Soil Health, Nutrient Planning, Yield Consulting)

SECONDARYAFALAMAA

Organic Certification Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Certification Services (Organic, Non-GMO, etc.)

Keywords

• Agricultural advisory services
• Farm extension programs
• EU CAP advisory
• Integrated pest management
• Rural development consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrocław

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public institution, DODR is primarily funded through government budgets and EU agricultural programs. Services under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 are co-financed by the European Union through EAFRD.
2. EU Agricultural Advisory Programs: Free advisory services for farmers under intervention I.14.2 'Kompleksowe doradztwo rolnicze' of the CAP Strategic Plan, funded by the EU. Third edition of free advisory programs covering various agricultural topics.
3. Fee-based Consulting Services: Paid advisory services including cennik usług (service price list) for various consulting, training, and professional services for farmers and rural residents.
4. Publication Sales: Sale of agricultural publications, guides, and educational materials including the monthly magazine 'Rolniczy Rynek' (Your Agricultural Advisor).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DODR is a public agricultural advisory center providing consulting, training, and educational services to farmers and rural residents across the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It operates through 26 county-level Powiatowe Zespoły Doradztwa Rolniczego (PZDR) offices, delivering free EU-funded advisory programs under the Common Agricultural Policy, paid consulting services, group training, publications, and digital tools such as the eDWIN crop monitoring platform.

Product overview

DODR (Dolnośląski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego we Wrocławiu) is a public agricultural advisory center providing advisory services, training, and publications to farmers in the Dolnośląskie voivodeship. The organization operates through a network of 26 Powiatowe Zespoły Doradztwa Rolniczego (PZDR) county-level advisory teams. Its portfolio includes free advisory programs for farmers covering farm analysis, integrated plant protection, and water management; the monthly magazine Miesięcznik Rolniczy Rynek; educational publications on integrated pest management and biological balance; meteorological stations; and training programs under the Common Agricultural Policy. The center also coordinates projects such as SIR-Innowacje, eDWIN Internet Platform, and Krajowa Sieć Obszarów Wiejskich+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 43,000 farmers served through seed material subsidy programs in a single year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Koleje DolnośląskieminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2026Regional railway operator sponsoring the Dolnośląska Wieś Zaprasza rural festival event organized by DODR.
• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is the overseeing authority for DODR's activities, providing strategic direction for agricultural advisory services in Poland. DODR implements programs and initiatives mandated by the Ministry under the Common Agricultural Policy.
• Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARiMR is the key partner for administering EU agricultural subsidies and rural development programs. DODR advisors help farmers prepare applications and documentation for ARiMR programs including direct payments, rural development subsidies, and young farmer premiums.
• Krajowy Ośrodek Wsparcia Rolnictwa (KOWR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOWR manages state agricultural assets and supports agricultural markets. DODR collaborates with KOWR on agricultural development initiatives and market support programs for Lower Silesian farmers.
• Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu (University of Life Sciences in Wrocław)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPWr is the primary academic partner providing scientific expertise and research collaboration for agricultural advisory programs. DODR works with the university on innovation projects, demonstration farms, and professional training.
• Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki (Lower Silesian Voivodeship Office)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority coordinating administrative matters affecting agriculture in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w Brwinowie (Agricultural Advisory Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordinating center for agricultural advisory services that develops methodologies and training programs used by regional centers including DODR.
• Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (KRUS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural social insurance institution. DODR collaborates with KRUS on farmer safety training, contests, and rural community events.
• Państwowa Inspekcja Ochrony Roślin i Nasiennictwa (PIORiN)coreTechnology or IntegrationState Plant Health and Seed Inspection authority. DODR implements pest monitoring programs and provides training on integrated pest management in collaboration with PIORiN.
• Dolnośląska Izba Rolnicza (Lower Silesian Chamber of Agriculture)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional agricultural organization representing farmers' interests. DODR collaborates on farmer outreach and regional agricultural initiatives.
• Polski e-bazarekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform for direct sales of agricultural products. DODR promotes the platform to farmers as an alternative market channel for direct product sales.
• Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa DolnośląskiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional self-government authority managing EU regional programs. DODR implements rural development initiatives funded through Marshal's Office programs.
• Centralny Ośrodek Badania Odmian Roślin Uprawnych (COBORU)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational center for crop variety research. DODR collaborates with COBORU's experimental station in Zybiszów on post-registration variety trials (PDO) and recommended variety lists.
• Instytut Zootechniki PIB (National Research Institute of Animal Production)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research institute providing expertise on animal husbandry and breeding. DODR coordinates with the institute on livestock advisory services.
• Główny Inspektorat WeterynariicoreTechnology or IntegrationChief Veterinary Inspectorate. DODR assists with information dissemination regarding animal health matters including African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• xFarm Technologies: European agritech platform offering farm management software, agronomic advisory, and digital monitoring tools. Threatens to disintermediate traditional public advisory services like DODR by providing farmers with always-on digital agronomy, in contrast to DODR's mostly in-person PZDR model.

Broad incumbents

• Teagasc: Ireland's national agricultural authority providing research, advisory, and training services to farmers. Functions as a broader international equivalent of the Polish ODR network of which DODR is a regional node, with similar dual mandate of public-good advisory and applied research.
• ADAS: UK-based agricultural and environmental consultancy providing agronomic advice, crop protection, and environmental compliance services to farmers. Comparable to DODR in its advisory scope and regulatory focus, though structured as a commercial entity rather than a public institution.
• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w Brwinowie (CDR): National coordinating center for agricultural advisory services in Poland, listed as a core partner of DODR. Sets methodologies, training programs, and standards that all 16 voivodeship ODRs (including DODR) implement at the regional level. Higher-tier industry incumbent.

Direct peers

• Lubelski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (LODR): Voivodeship advisory center for the Lublin region offering the same statutory agricultural extension services, EU funding support, and county-level advisory delivery as DODR. Comparable public-sector peer in a different voivodeship.
• Kujawsko-Pomorski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (KPODR): Voivodeship ODR for the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region, operating under the same Ministry of Agriculture framework as DODR with parallel CAP advisory services, training programs, and PZDR-delivered field services. Direct regional peer.
• Mazowiecki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (MODR): Voivodeship agricultural advisory center for the Mazovia region, headquartered in Warsaw. Operates an identical ODR model with county-level teams, EU-funded advisory programs, and the same regulatory mandate as DODR. Largest ODR by geographic scope.
• Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (PODR): Voivodeship ODR for the Subcarpathian region based in Boguchwała. Operates the same public advisory model, free EU CAP programs, and county-level PZDR network as DODR, serving a more agricultural and smaller-farm-heavy region.
• Wielkopolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (WODR): Sister voivodeship agricultural advisory center serving the Greater Poland region from Poznań. Operates the same statutory model under the Ministry of Agriculture, provides CAP advisory, training, and publications, and runs a comparable PZDR network. Most direct structural peer to DODR.
• Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (ŁODR): Voivodeship advisory center serving the Łódź region with the same statutory public advisory mandate, EU CAP program delivery, and county-level team structure as DODR. Direct organizational peer in a different geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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