Instytut Ochrony Roślin - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

What Instytut Ochrony Roślin - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy does

Instytut Ochrony Roślin – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IOR-PIB), established in 1951 in Poznań, is Poland's national research institute for plant protection, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MRiRW). It is the state-mandated authority for evaluating plant protection products under EU Regulation 1107/2009, certifying organic-farming-compatible products under the 2022 Polish Organic Farming Act, and conducting official pest and disease research through its Centre for Quarantine, Invasive and Genetically Modified Organisms. Its core technical infrastructure includes five BSL-3 laboratories, GLP-certified quality and residue testing facilities, SEM/TEM electron microscopy, ~100 hectares of field experimental station at Winna Góra, and four additional regional stations (Sośnicowice, Białystok, Rzeszów, Toruń). Digital platforms include the Baza środków ochrony roślin (a ~450-active-substance database covering ~200 cultivated plants with over 5.4 million logged visits), the Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów pest-monitoring platform, and the organic-farming protection platform.

The institute operates a diversified revenue model anchored by statutory government subsidies (dotacja celowa from MRiRW and research funding from the Ministry of Education and Science), supplemented by transaction-fee laboratory services to agrochemical manufacturers (Bayer, BASF, Corteva, Synthos Agro, Ciech Sarzyna) for EU registration studies, publication sales (atlas and methodology guides priced 13–144 PLN), postgraduate tuition (postgraduate studies in integrated production and organic farming, ~440 graduates since 2000), peer-reviewed journal subscriptions (Journal of Plant Protection Research and Progress in Plant Protection), and ancillary hospitality revenue from Hotel IOR (63 rooms, 14 conference rooms for up to 200 delegates). Customer segments span government regulators and inspection bodies, agricultural extension services (ODR), crop-protection product manufacturers, organic and conventional farmers, food/feed producers, and academic institutions. The Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination Division publishes scientific literature, runs training programs, and operates the institute's library (~28,000 books, ~22,269 journal issues). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the institute does not compete on a commercial basis with private-sector agtech entrants; its competitive position rests on regulatory monopoly and capital-intensive laboratory infrastructure rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Instytut Ochrony Roślin - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Legal name

Instytut Ochrony Roślin - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Website

https://ior.poznan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IOR-PIB is Poland's national state research institute for plant protection, conducting pesticide registration studies, residue and food safety testing, organic-farming certification, and pest monitoring for the Ministry of Agriculture, agrochemical manufacturers, and Polish farmers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research and Plant Protection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFALAFAA

Pesticide Residue Testing (MRLs, Multi-Residue Methods)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Residue & Contaminant Testing (Pesticides, Veterinary Drugs, Mycotoxins, Heavy Metals)

SECONDARYAFACABAE

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory

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

SECONDARYAFACAKAF

Pesticide Residue & Agrochemical Screening Services (Soil/Plant/Water)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Agricultural Testing & Diagnostics Services (Soil, Plant Tissue, Water)

Keywords

• Plant protection research
• Pesticide residue testing
• Agricultural laboratory services
• Integrated pest management
• Organic farming certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government funding and subsidies: Core funding from the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MRiRW) through targeted subsidies (dotacja celowa) and from the Ministry of Education and Science for scientific activities. This is the primary revenue source for a public research institute.
2. Publication sales: Sale of scientific publications including textbooks, guides, atlases, and methodology documents. Prices range from 13-144 PLN per item. Orders placed via website with prepayment or cash-on-delivery options. Distribution through Zakład Transferu Wiedzy i Upowszechniania.
3. Laboratory services: Paid laboratory testing services including pesticide residue analysis, quality testing, food safety testing, and registration studies. Services provided to agricultural companies, government agencies, and producers.
4. Postgraduate education: Postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe) in integrated production with emphasis on plant protection and organic agriculture. Tuition-based program with approximately 440 graduates since 2000.
5. Scientific journal publishing: Publishing of two scientific journals: Journal of Plant Protection Research (English, 15 MNiSW points) and Progress in Plant Protection (Polish, 12 MNiSW points). Revenue from subscriptions and article processing charges.
6. Hotel and conference services: Hotel IOR & Centrum Kongresowe provides accommodation (63 rooms) and conference facilities (14 rooms for up to 200 people). Room rates from 283-365 PLN per night with various packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IOR-PIB is a Polish government national research institute that conducts scientific research, laboratory testing, and certification services for plant protection. It provides GLP-certified pesticide quality and residue testing, registration studies for agrochemicals, organic farming certification, pest signaling and monitoring, scientific publications, and runs BSL 3 quarantine organism research facilities. It also operates post-graduate education, a specialized library, two scientific journals, and an on-site hotel and congress center.

Product overview

Instytut Ochrony Roślin - PIB operates as a multi-faceted plant protection research institute offering interconnected digital platforms, laboratory services, and publications. The core digital infrastructure includes the Baza środków ochrony roślin (IOR Recommendations Database) for pesticide product search and recommendations, and the Platforma ochrony roślin w rolnictwie ekologicznym for organic farming plant protection. The research portfolio encompasses certified laboratory testing services (pesticide residue, quality, and food/feed safety), the Quarantine and GMO Research Center with BSL-3 facilities, and the Agrochemical Registration Research Center (CBRA) conducting biological efficacy studies. The Knowledge Transfer Division publishes scientific journals (Journal of Plant Protection Research, Progress in Plant Protection), method guides, atlases, and training manuals. Additional services include the Plant Disease Clinic, Pathogen Bank, postgraduate education programs, library services, and Hotel IOR conference facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Baza środków ochrony roślin – Zalecenia online: Online database of registered plant protection products, herbicide selection tool, active substance database, and plant protection recommendations accessible at baza.ior.poznan.pl
• Platforma ochrony roślin w rolnictwie ekologicznym
• Centrum Badań Rejestracyjnych Agrochemikaliów (CBRA)
• ECORA – Eksperckie Centrum Ocen Raportów Agrochemikaliów
• Hotel IOR – Centrum Kongresowe
• Polowa Stacja Doświadczalna w Winnej Górze
• Journal of Plant Protection Research
• Progress in Plant Protection

Products and services

• Baza środków ochrony roślin - Zalecenia online (Plant Protection Products Database) Online searchable database of registered plant protection products covering approximately 450 active substances and nearly 200 cultivated plants, with filtering by pesticide type, toxicity class, crop group, and mechanism of action. Targeted at farmers, agricultural advisors, and plant protection professionals.
• Platforma ochrony roślin w rolnictwie ekologicznym Dedicated platform for organic farming plant protection featuring product and basic substance registries, crop protection instructions, and agrofagi information for organic production. Includes qualified plant protection product certification services. Targeted at organic farmers and producers.
• Platforma Sygnalizacji Agrofagów (Pest Signaling Platform) Real-time pest signaling and monitoring platform providing alerts, forecasts, and integrated pest management recommendations for agricultural, horticultural, and herbal crops including wheat, rapeseed, and potatoes. Targeted at crop producers and agricultural advisors.
• Centrum Badań Rejestracyjnych Agrochemikaliów (CBRA) Certified unit conducting registration, pre-registration, implementation, and scientific research on the biological efficacy of plant protection products. Features modern laboratories, greenhouses with environmental monitoring, and a 100-hectare field research station in Winna Góra. Targeted at agrochemical manufacturers seeking product authorization.
• Eksperckie Centrum Ocen Raportów Agrochemikaliów (ECORA) Certified expert center authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to prepare assessments and comments on registration documentation for plant protection products, active substances, safeners, or synergists before market authorization. Targeted at agrochemical registrants and regulatory authorities.
• Laboratorium Badania Jakości Środków Ochrony Roślin (Plant Protection Product Quality Testing Laboratory) Quality testing laboratory for plant protection products located in the Sośnicowice branch, holding Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certification issued by the Bureau for Chemical Substances and Preparations. Tests product composition, physicochemical properties, and formulation characteristics.
• Laboratorium Badania Bezpieczeństwa Żywności i Pasz (Food and Feed Safety Testing Laboratory) Food and feed safety testing laboratory in Białystok, currently undergoing modernization Phase I. Targeted at food and feed producers requiring safety and pesticide residue compliance testing.
• Laboratorium Badania Pozostałości Środków Ochrony Roślin (Pesticide Residue Testing Laboratory) Residue testing laboratories operating in Poznań, Sośnicowice branch, and Białystok Experimental Station for testing pesticide residues in food, feed, and environment. Targeted at agrochemical companies, food producers, and government agencies.
• Centrum Badań Organizmów Kwarantannowych, Inwazyjnych i Genetycznie Zmodyfikowanych Research center established in 2009 providing facilities for research on quarantine, invasive, and genetically modified organisms, featuring electron microscopy laboratories (SEM, TEM), BSL 3 greenhouses, and containment facilities. Targeted at government research programs and agricultural biosecurity.
• Hotel IOR - Centrum Kongresowe Hotel and congress center offering 63 rooms, 14 conference rooms accommodating up to 200 people, restaurant Estella, guarded parking, and office space rental, located at the institute's headquarters in Poznań. Rates from 283-365 PLN per night.
• Studia podyplomowe IOR-PIB (Postgraduate Studies) Postgraduate studies in integrated production with emphasis on plant protection and organic farming, conducted since 2000. Approximately 440 graduates across 15 editions by 2022. Targeted at agricultural professionals seeking continuing education.
• Journal of Plant Protection Research English-language scientific quarterly publishing research on plant protection, indexed at 15 points by MNiSW. Targeted at the international scientific community.
• Progress in Plant Protection Polish-language scientific quarterly publishing research on plant protection, indexed at 12 points by MNiSW. Targeted at the Polish agricultural research community.
• Atlas owadów - szkodników żywności (Food Pest Insect Atlas) Taxonomic reference atlas of food pest insects with morphological diagrams, species descriptions, Polish and Latin indices, and glossary. Published 2025, priced at 144 PLN. Authors: Tomasz Klejdysz and Jan Nawrot.
• Poradnik ochrony roślin w rolnictwie ekologicznym (Organic Farming Plant Protection Guide) Comprehensive guide covering plant protection methods permitted in organic farming, applicable plant protection products, and ecological solutions for vegetable, agricultural, ornamental, orchard, herbal, and forest crops. Priced at 39 PLN. Targeted at organic farmers and advisors.
• Metodyki integrowanej ochrony roślin (Integrated Plant Protection Methodology Series) Series of integrated pest management methodology publications for various crops including wheat, soybean, corn, rapeseed, sugar beet, potato, rye, pea, storage facilities, mustard, buckwheat, and fava bean. Prices range from 13-20.50 PLN per guide. Targeted at farmers and agricultural advisors.
• Klinika Chorób Roślin (Plant Disease Clinic) Plant disease diagnostic clinic providing expert diagnosis and consultation services for plant health issues. Targeted at farmers, growers, and agricultural advisors.
• Biblioteka IOR-PIB (Institute Library) Institute library established in 1950 with approximately 28,000 book volumes, 22,269 journal issues, bibliographic databases, and a digital repository. Participates in Polish Scientific Bibliography (PBN) and POL-on systems. Targeted at academic and research users.
• Baza Wiedzy Instytutu Ochrony Roślin PIB (Institute Knowledge Base) Integrated knowledge base enabling simultaneous searching of institute bibliographic databases and catalogs, including publications bibliography, projects/patents database, journal content bibliography, book catalogs, and digital objects repository. Targeted at researchers and academic users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5.4 million visits to the plant protection products database, indicating extensive utilization by the agricultural sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural and food testing services. Comparable commercial competitor for PPP residue analysis, quality testing, and food/feed safety studies offered to agrochemical manufacturers.
• INRAE: French national research institute for agriculture, food, and environment. Comparable public research body conducting plant pathology, PPP evaluation, and food safety testing at greater scale; overlaps with IOR-PIB on integrated pest management and quarantine organism research.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global commercial laboratory services group with extensive pesticide residue and agrochemical testing capabilities. Comparable as a competing GLP-accredited provider of registration, residue, and quality testing services to the same agrochemical manufacturer clients.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification company with agri-food and commodity testing services. Comparable commercial competitor for residue and quality testing that agrochemical manufacturers can choose alongside national research institutes.
• Wageningen University & Research (WUR): Dutch research organization covering plant sciences, food safety, and agricultural innovation. Comparable as a large established public research institution conducting PPP registration studies, residue testing, and integrated pest management research with significant BSL and GLP infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Rothamsted Research: UK's oldest agricultural research institute, focused on crop protection, pest management, and agroecology. Comparable as a national agricultural research institute with long institutional history, experimental field stations, and applied plant protection research programmes.
• Agroscope: Swiss federal research institute for agricultural research. Direct peer performing PPP efficacy trials, residue analysis, and crop protection research with similar national-research-institute governance and laboratory certification profile.
• Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire (ANSES): French national agency for food, environmental, and occupational health safety. Direct peer in PPP evaluation authority at EU level, with comparable regulatory mandate for plant protection product authorization and laboratory-based risk assessment.
• Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI): German federal research institute for plant protection and cultivated plant research. Direct peer: a national government research body performing PPP efficacy evaluation, residue analysis, and quarantine diagnostics under EU Regulation 1107/2009, with comparable institutional mandate and laboratory infrastructure.

Regional players

• ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research: Indian national agricultural research system with affiliated institutes performing crop protection research, pesticide evaluation, and quarantine diagnostics. Comparable as a national public research body with similar regulatory evaluation mandate, though operating in a distinct regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries13 records

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