Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego

What Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego does

Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (ŁODR) is a regional agricultural advisory center serving the Łódź Voivodeship in central Poland, operating as a government-funded public institution under the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The organization provides professional agricultural advisory services, training, demonstrations, and information to farmers, rural entrepreneurs, rural women's clubs (Koła Gospodyń Wiejskich), and agritourism operators across all 18 counties (powiats) of the voivodeship through a network of Powiatowe Zespoły Doradztwa Rolniczego (PZDR). Services span crop production, animal husbandry, farm economics, EU subsidy and CAP 2023-2027 compliance support, ecological farming certification, and rural development consulting.

The core technology stack is built around information services rather than software products: ŁODR operates the EDWIN weather station network, the Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów pest alert system, agricultural price monitoring tools, and a Pokazowe Centrum Przetwórstwa Rolno-Spożywczego demonstration food processing facility. It also publishes the monthly magazine "Rada," maintains databases of agritourism farms, ecological farms, and agricultural businesses, and runs demonstration fields (Poletka Demonstracyjne) and a National Network of Educational Farms (Ogólnopolska Sieć Zagród Edukacyjnych). The organization has no public API, no mobile application, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Commercially, ŁODR functions as a public-sector service provider rather than a market-driven business. Revenue is delivered through public institutional funding — national budget allocations, EU rural development programme grants (CAP 2014-2020 and 2023-2027), and subsidized fee-based services per the published Cennik (price list). The go-to-market is community-led: in-person advisory at 18 county-level offices, training programs at the central Bratoszewice training center, demonstration events, field days, competitions, and a monthly print publication. Strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture, ARiMR, KOWR, KSOW, CDR, and the Marshal's Office of Łódź Voivodeship embed ŁODR into Poland's national agricultural policy execution chain.

Name

Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego

Legal name

Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego z siedzibą w Bratoszewicach

Website

https://lodr-bratoszewice.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego is a Polish government-funded regional advisory center providing agricultural consulting, training, demonstrations, and information services to farmers and rural communities across 18 counties of the Łódź Voivodeship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advisory Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAJAF

Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory

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

SECONDARYAFACABAD

Crop Scouting & Field Monitoring Services

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

SECONDARYAFAAAFAO

Farm Finance, Input Procurement & Risk Tools (Budgeting, Inventory, Insurance Links)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Precision Agriculture & Farm Management Software (GIS, IoT, Telematics)

Keywords

• Agricultural advisory services
• Farm consulting
• Rural development training
• EU subsidy support
• Agricultural demonstrations

Headquarters

HQ city

Piotrków Trybunalski

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: ŁODR operates as a government-funded public institution providing advisory services to the agricultural sector. Revenue appears to come primarily from public funding sources including EU rural development programs, national agricultural policies, and government budget allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ŁODR is a government-funded regional agricultural advisory center providing professional consulting on crop production, animal husbandry, farm economics, and rural development to farmers and rural residents of the Łódź Voivodeship. The center organizes training programs, field demonstrations, agricultural competitions, and publishes the monthly magazine 'Rada'. It also operates demonstration facilities including a food processing center, an EDWIN weather station network, a pest warning platform, and databases for agritourism and ecological farms, while supporting access to EU Common Agricultural Policy subsidies and rural development programs.

Product overview

Łódzki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego (ŁODR) is a government agricultural advisory center serving the Łódź Voivodeship region. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of advisory, training, and information services to farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and rural community members. Core offerings include agricultural advisory services covering crop production, animal husbandry, farm economics, and rural development; training programs and professional courses; and the monthly magazine "Rada." ŁODR also operates specialized facilities including a Demonstrative Agricultural Processing Center, manages EU project support services, and maintains various databases including agrotourism farms, ecological farms, and agricultural businesses. Additional services include weather station networks (EDWIN), agricultural price monitoring, demonstrative field trials, competitions, and support for Women's Rural Circles (KGW). The organization operates through a central office in Bratoszewice, two branch offices, and 21 county-level advisory teams (Powiatowe Zespoły Doradztwa Rolniczego) across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricultural Advisory Services Professional agricultural advisory services covering crop production, animal husbandry, farm economics, and rural development, delivered to farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and rural residents of the Łódź Voivodeship.
• Training and Courses Agricultural training programs, courses, and professional development workshops with a published harmonogram, designed for farmers and rural community members across the Łódź Voivodeship.
• Miesięcznik Rada (Monthly Magazine) Monthly magazine published by ŁODR providing agricultural news, expert articles, and practical guidance for rural communities, available by subscription.
• EU Projects Support Support and advisory services for accessing European Union funding programs for rural development, including the Rural Development Programme, with related projects coordinated at the center.
• Pokazowe Centrum Przetwórstwa Rolno-Spożywczego (Demonstrative Agricultural Processing Center) Demonstrative center providing training and practical demonstrations for small-scale food production, processing of agricultural products, and rural entrepreneurship development.
• Agrotourism Database (Baza Agroturystyczna) Database of agritourism farms in the Łódź region promoting rural tourism and farm-based accommodation across the voivodeship.
• Agricultural Price Monitoring (Notowania i analiza cen) Agricultural price quotations and market analysis providing current pricing data for crops, livestock, and agricultural inputs to support farmer decision-making.
• Ecological Farms Database (Baza Gospodarstw Ekologicznych) Database of certified organic/ecological farms in the Łódź Voivodeship, supporting ecological farming promotion and consumer awareness.
• EDWIN Weather Stations Network of meteorological stations (EDWIN) providing localized weather data to support agricultural decision-making for farmers in the region.
• Demonstrative Fields (Poletka Demonstracyjne) Demonstrative agricultural fields showcasing new crop varieties, cultivation techniques, and agricultural innovations for farmers to observe and learn from.
• Competitions and Olympiads (Olimpiady i Konkursy) Agricultural competitions and olympiads including contests for best ecological farms, agricultural knowledge, and rural home economics, organized for community engagement.
• Women's Rural Circles (KGW) Support Support and advisory services for Women's Rural Circles (Koła Gospodyń Wiejskich) including training, funding opportunities, and legal guidance for food production and community activities.
• Agricultural Business Catalog Catalog of agricultural businesses operating in rural areas of the Łódź region, supporting business visibility and rural economic activity.
• Agricultural Pest Warning Platform (Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów) Online platform for agricultural pest and disease warning, monitoring, and signaling to support crop protection decisions for farmers.
• Conference Hall Rental Conference and training hall rental services for events, meetings, and training sessions at the ŁODR facility.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju WsicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development - national government body setting agricultural policy direction that ŁODR implements as regional advisory institution
• Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture - key partner for implementing EU subsidy programs and rural development measures
• Krajowa Sieć Obszarów Wiejskich (KSOW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Rural Network - partner for rural development information and EU program promotion under Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
• Krajowy Ośrodek Wsparcia Rolnictwa (KOWR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Center for Agricultural Support - strategic partner for agricultural market interventions and rural development initiatives
• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego (CDR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural Advisory Center - national coordination body for regional agricultural advisory centers in Poland
• Krajowa Rada Izb Rolniczych (KRIR)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Council of Agricultural Chambers - representing farmer interests and collaborating on agricultural policy
• Fundacja Programów Pomocy dla Rolnictwa (FAPA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for Agricultural Aid Programs - partner for agricultural development projects and funding programs
• Łódzki Urząd Wojewódzki w ŁodzicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁódź Voivodeship Office - regional government authority overseeing agricultural administration
• Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa ŁódzkiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarshal's Office of Łódź Voivodeship - regional self-government authority supporting rural development initiatives
• Instytut Uprawy Nawożenia i Gleboznawstwa (IUNG)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationInstitute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - research partner for agricultural best practices and drought monitoring
• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w LututowiesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural Education Center in Lututów - cooperation agreement for supporting agricultural education and knowledge transfer
• Wojewódzki Inspektorat Jakości Handlowej Artykułów Rolno-SpożywczychsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVoivodeship Inspectorate of Commercial Quality of Agri-Food Products - partner for food quality standards and labeling
• Wojewódzki Inspektor Ochrony Roślin i NasiennictwasecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVoivodeship Inspector of Plant Protection and Seed Science - partner for plant health and pesticide guidance

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warmińsko-Mazurski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional ODR serving Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship. Institutional peer operating under the same national framework of agricultural advisory, with overlapping service lines including training, EU program support, and demonstration activities.
• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego (CDR): National coordination body for Poland's regional agricultural advisory centers. Directly comparable in mandate and service portfolio — ŁODR is one of 16 regional ODRs under CDR's coordination, and both deliver training, demonstration, and CAP advisory services.
• Wielkopolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional agricultural advisory center serving Wielkopolskie Voivodeship. Comparable in mandate, PZDR-style county network, and service portfolio, with a focus on one of Poland's most intensive agricultural regions.
• Śląski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional ODR serving Śląskie Voivodeship. Directly comparable institutional peer delivering advisory, EU program support, and demonstration services across a county-level team network.
• Lubelski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional agricultural advisory center for Lubelskie Voivodeship. Operates the same PZDR-county network model with advisory, training, magazine publication, and demonstration services parallel to ŁODR.
• Dolnośląski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional agricultural advisory center serving Dolnośląskie Voivodeship. Operates the same institutional model as ŁODR with PZDR-style field offices, advisory services, and EU CAP-related farmer support.
• Mazowiecki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional agricultural advisory center serving Mazowieckie Voivodeship under identical institutional model. Closest peer in structure, mandate, and service mix, serving a neighboring region with similar CAP-driven farmer needs.
• Zachodniopomorski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional agricultural advisory center serving Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. Directly comparable institutional peer delivering advisory, training, and demonstration services to farmers in a comparable county-network structure.
• Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional agricultural advisory center for Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Comparable in structure and service portfolio, focused on supporting small-scale farmers and rural development in a structurally similar agricultural region.
• Kujawsko-Pomorski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego: Regional ODR serving Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. Directly comparable institutional peer delivering the same mix of advisory, training, demonstration, and EU program support services to farmers in a comparable regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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