Agritec, výzkum, šlechtění a služby

Agritec, výzkum, šlechtění a služby (also presented in English as Agritec Plant Research Ltd.) is a Czech agricultural research and plant-breeding company based in Šumperk, in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It operates as a private research organisation whose activities span three main areas: research and breeding of new crop varieties, laboratory analyses and specialist services for agricultural practice, and a retail shop selling seeds, horticultural supplies and everyday growing products. The company's research work focuses on developing new varieties and on ways to increase crop resilience. Its service portfolio includes soil sampling and soil analysis, evaluation of soil parameters in relation to crop diversity, agrotechnologies and farming regimes, support for beneficial soil microorganisms, ecosystem services of soil and carbon sequestration. Agritec also carries out analytical chemistry and biochemistry, variety identification using biochemical and molecular markers, and detection of phytopathogens by immunochemical and molecular methods. Applied agronomy covers fibre crops and oilseeds, harvest technologies for fibre crops, organic farming, seed issues, remediation and hemp legislation. Agritec is known in the Czech research community for its long-term conceptual development projects and for public outreach such as the international Fascination of Plants Day, which it has hosted repeatedly. The company maintains a seed and garden-supplies shop and publishes news and opening-hours notices for customers. Its staff includes scientific researchers and company management, with Ing. Zdeněk Muroň serving as jednatel (managing director) and head of the operations and economics department. As a private research organisation, Agritec combines contract research, breeding programmes and direct sales to farmers and gardeners. It is registered in Wikidata and maintains a bilingual website at agritec.cz.

Agritec, výzkum, šlechtění a služby is a Czech agricultural research and breeding organisation based in Šumperk. It operates as a private research company, presented in English as Agritec Plant Research Ltd., and is registered in Wikidata (Q110400720). The company's name itself describes its three core functions: research (výzkum), breeding (šlechtění) and services (služby). Over the years Agritec has built a portfolio that combines scientific research with practical services for agriculture. Its breeding programmes develop new crop varieties and seek ways to increase crop resilience. Its laboratory and field services support agricultural practice through soil sampling and analysis, evaluation of soil parameters in relation to crop diversity, agrotechnologies and farming regimes, support for beneficial soil microorganisms, soil ecosystem services and carbon sequestration. The company also provides analytical chemistry and biochemistry, variety identification using biochemical and molecular markers, and detection of phytopathogens by immunochemical and molecular methods. Applied agronomic expertise at Agritec covers fibre crops and oilseeds, including growing and comprehensive agrotechnology, harvest technologies for fibre crops, organic farming, seed issues, remediation and hemp legislation. The company coordinates projects for the long-term conceptual development of the research organisation (APR). Agritec engages with the public through events such as the international Fascination of Plants Day, which it hosted on 14 May 2026 under the title "Fascination of Plants Day 2026 at Agritec Plant Research". It also runs a retail shop selling seeds, horticultural supplies and products for everyday growing, and communicates shop news and opening hours to customers. The company's management includes Ing. Zdeněk Muroň as jednatel (managing director) and head of the operations and economics department. Its scientific staff includes researchers specialising in caraway breeding and protection, fibre crops and oilseeds, soil science and soil ecosystem services, and analytical chemistry and phytopathology. Agritec maintains a bilingual website at agritec.cz.

• Agritec Plant Research Ltd. organised its traditional Fascination of Plants Day event, joining the international initiative.

• Agritec shop closed for the Czech Statehood Day holiday.

Private agricultural research organisation combining breeding, laboratory services and retail sales for farmers and growers.

• New crop varieties (seeds)

  Bred varieties developed through Agritec's research and breeding programmes.

• Laboratory analyses and soil testing

  Soil sampling, soil analysis, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, variety identification and phytopathogen detection.

• Seeds and horticultural supplies (retail)

  Retail shop offering seeds, gardening needs and products for everyday growing.

1. 1Agritec official website (English)agritec.cz
2. 2Wikidata: Agritec, výzkum, šlechtění a službywikidata.org