Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego

What Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego does

Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (PODR) w Boguchwale is a regional public agricultural advisory institution operating under the Marshal's Office of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship in southeastern Poland. Its mandate is to deliver agricultural extension services, training, and policy implementation support to farmers and rural communities across the voivodeship, including advisory on crop and animal production, economics, ecology, mechanization, horticulture, and rural development, as well as assistance with EU and national subsidy applications (PROW, PS WPR 2023-2027, direct payments).

PODR's product portfolio is anchored by the eDWIN digital advisory platform — a free service that integrates weather station telemetry, agroparasite warnings, and field observations into decision-support alerts for integrated plant protection. The platform, which won a Złoty Medal at the Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, is developed jointly with the Wielkopolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego and the Instytut Ochrony Roślin-PIB. Supporting assets include an experimental field in Boguchwała conducting crop variety trials (e.g., 145 maize varieties), the monthly 'Podkarpackie Wiadomości Rolnicze' magazine, the Podkarpacki Bazarek marketplace linking regional producers with consumers, recurring events (Dni Otwartych Drzwi, Jesienna Giełda Ogrodnicza), and a county-level network of district advisory teams (Zespoły powiatowe).

The business model is predominantly publicly funded, with revenue flowing from the Marshal's Office, EU/national agricultural programs, and a limited set of paid services listed under 'Cennik usług'. There are no private investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed headcount. The institution does not operate commercially in a competitive market; instead it fulfills a statutory regional extension function within Poland's national agricultural advisory network coordinated by Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w Brwinowie.

Name

Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego

Legal name

Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Boguchwale

Website

https://podrb.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego is a publicly funded regional agricultural advisory center in southeastern Poland that delivers extension services, training, subsidy application support, and digital advisory tools (eDWIN) to farmers and rural communities across the Podkarpackie voivodeship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advisory Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Support Activities for Crop Production (1151), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAJAG

Farm Technology Enablement & Data Integration Advisory (FMIS/ERP, IoT, Decision Support)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Farm Management & Operational Advisory Services

SECONDARYAFACAJAF

Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Farm Management & Operational Advisory Services

SECONDARYAFACAJAH

Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Farm Management & Operational Advisory Services

Keywords

• Agricultural advisory services
• Farmer training programs
• Agricultural digital platform
• Rural development support
• Crop variety trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Boguchwala

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (PODR) is a regional government-funded agricultural advisory center that delivers expert consulting, training, and digital decision-support services to farmers and rural communities in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship of Poland. Its core offering combines in-person advisory across crop production, animal husbandry, horticulture, ecology, and rural development with the proprietary eDWIN digital platform for integrated plant protection warnings, weather monitoring, and pest alerts. Supporting services include farmer training programs, the experimental field for crop variety demonstrations, the Podkarpacki Bazarek marketplace, and a monthly agricultural magazine.

Product overview

Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (PODR) is a regional agricultural advisory center offering a multi-service portfolio. The core offering includes comprehensive agricultural advisory services (economics, ecology, mechanization, plant/animal production, rural development, horticulture) and the eDWIN digital platform for pest alerts and weather warnings. Supporting services include farmer training programs, the 'Podkarpackie Wiadomości Rolnicze' magazine, the Podkarpacki Bazarek marketplace, an experimental field for crop variety trials, and annual events including Dni Otwartych Drzwi and Jesienna Giełda Ogrodnicza. The institution provides direct payment assistance, national aid support, and coordinates rural development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eDWIN - Platforma Doradcza (Advisory Platform) Free agricultural advisory platform that provides warnings about agroforestry pests, weather alerts, and decision support for farmers to reduce environmental pollution and improve crop management. Developed in collaboration with Wielkopolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego.
• eDWIN - Stacje Meteo (Weather Stations) Network of weather stations that collect environmental data to support agricultural decision-making and pest forecasting.
• Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów (Pest Alert Platform) Platform providing real-time alerts and communications about agroforestry pests and plant diseases, developed in cooperation with Instytut Ochrony Roślin-PIB in Poznań.
• Doradztwo Rolnicze (Agricultural Advisory Services) Comprehensive advisory services covering economics, ecology, mechanization, plant production, animal production, rural development, and horticulture.
• Szkolenia dla rolników (Farmer Training Programs) Training programs including PS WPR 2023-2027, e-learning courses for farm safety, and various agricultural skill development programs.
• Podkarpackie Wiadomości Rolnicze (Agricultural Magazine) Monthly magazine with practical advice and important information for farmers and rural residents of the Podkarpackie region.
• Podkarpacki Bazarek Regional marketplace events where local producers and enthusiasts of healthy, regional products meet. Held in Rzeszów and Boguchwała locations.
• Pole Doświadczalne (Experimental Field) Experimental field in Boguchwała conducting trials of crop varieties including 145 maize varieties, wheat, barley, and oats. Publishes annual field trial results.

Quantifiable outcome

• The eDWIN platform received Złoty Medal (Gold Medal) at Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Instytut Ochrony Roślin - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IOR-PIB) w PoznaniucoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on the Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów (Agrophage Signaling Platform) and eDWIN advisory platform. The institute provides expert knowledge on plant protection and integrated pest management that is distributed through PODR's advisory network to farmers in the region.
• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w BrwinowiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agricultural advisory center coordinating the network of provincial agricultural advisory centers (OOR-y) in Poland. PODR collaborates on nationwide programs including the 'Najlepszy Doradca Ekologiczny' competition and other national agricultural initiatives.
• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju WsicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development provides policy direction and program frameworks. PODR serves as the regional implementation arm for national agricultural policies including PS WPR 2023-2027 and farmer training programs.
• Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture. PODR assists farmers with applications for EU and national subsidies including PROW programs, direct payments, and various agricultural investment support schemes.
• Krajowa Sieć Obszarów Wiejskich (KSOW)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Rural Network operating under the Ministry of Agriculture. PODR participates in KSOW activities for rural development information exchange and best practice sharing across Poland.
• Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (KRUS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural Social Insurance Fund. Collaborates on farm safety training programs including the 'Moja Wizja Zero' video competition and e-learning courses on farm safety for children of farmers.
• COBORU Stacja Doświadczalna Oceny Odmian w PrzecławiuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant Variety Testing Station. Provides variety testing data and recommendations for the Recommended Varieties List for Podkarpackie voivodeship that PODR disseminates to farmers.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w Brwinowie: National coordinating body for Poland's network of provincial agricultural advisory centers (OOR-y). Operates one tier above PODR, coordinating nationwide programs like the 'Najlepszy Doradca Ekologiczny' competition, and is a direct strategic peer.
• Wielkopolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Poznaniu: Sibling regional agricultural advisory center for the Wielkopolskie voivodeship. It is the originator of the eDWIN advisory platform that PODR co-implements, making it the most directly comparable institution in terms of mandate, services, and digital platform.
• Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Bratoszewicach: Regional ODR for Łódzkie voivodeship. Direct peer in delivering CAP-related advisory, training, and farmer-facing services to a comparable-sized regional farming base.
• Świętokrzyski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Modliszewicach: Regional ODR for Świętokrzyskie, similar in size and smallholder-farming profile to PODR. Comparable service mix: advisory, training, digital platforms, magazine, and field trials.
• Mazowiecki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional ODR for the largest Polish voivodeship (Mazowieckie). Same institutional form and service breadth, with a substantially larger scale due to the region's size — useful as an upper-bound peer for benchmarking PODR's potential.
• Lubelski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Końskowoli: Regional agricultural advisory center serving Lubelskie voivodeship. Closely comparable in mandate, service portfolio (advisory, training, digital, marketplace, field trials), and institutional positioning under the Marshal's Office.
• Małopolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Karniowicach: Regional agricultural advisory center for Małopolskie voivodeship, adjacent geographically to Podkarpackie. Direct peer in mountain and sub-mountain farming systems, advisory services, training, and field demonstration activities.
• Kujawsko-Pomorski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Minikowie: Regional agricultural advisory center for Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodeship. Comparable institutional role and service portfolio, with particular strength in field demonstrations and training programs.

Others

• Instytut Ochrony Roślin – PIB w Poznaniu: National plant protection research institute and a core technology partner for the eDWIN / Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów initiative. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing the scientific backbone PODR distributes to farmers.
• Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR): Polish paying agency for EU and national agricultural funds. While not an advisory peer, ARiMR is the institutional counterpart PODR works with on subsidy applications, and is the central node in the same policy-delivery ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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