Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - State Research Institute (IUNG)

The Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG) was founded in 1950. It is the largest and oldest research-development centre in Poland, conducting agricultural studies under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The broad range of activities comprises crop production, soil science and fertilisation, as well as recognition and protection of agricultural areas against various forms of degradation.