- Variety,
  Seed Production
  
  Local varieties, with locally selected and long-tested raw materials, stand the test of time in changing climatic conditions. As a result, the varieties bred at the Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge are well adapted to growing in Estonian conditions.
  
  Varieties
  
  Grasses
  
  Cereals
  
  Seed Production Unit
- Field testing
  activities
  
  VCU tests (Value for Cultivation and Use) are carried out in three testing centres: Kuusiku Field Testing Centre, Viljandi Field Testing Centre and Võru Field Testing Centre. Tests are carried out by order of Agricultural Board.
  
  DUS tests (Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability) and official post-control of certified seed are carried out in Viljandi Field Testing Centre.
  
  Field testing centres
  
  Viljandi field testing centre
  
  Kuusiku field testing centre
  
  Võru field testing centre
- Research,
  Projects
  
  METK's research activities
  
  The aim of METK is to increase the efficiency, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Estonian agriculture and to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity through applied research and development.
  
  Departments of Research
  
  Department of Agricultural Research
  
  Department of Plant Breeding
  
  Department of Plant Protection
  
  Department of Plant Biotechnology
  
  Gene Bank
  
  Projects
  
  Research PUBLICATIONS
  
  Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
  
  SoilHUB Estonia
- Laboratories,
  Accreditations
  
  About METK Laboratory
  
  The Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK) certified laboratories are capable of carrying out most of the analyses required in the agricultural sector, they are able to, determine the nutrient content of the soil, determine the quality of seeds of cereals and other agricultural crops, assess the nutritional value of feeds, determine contaminants in crop products, diagnose pests and plant diseases, etc.
  
  All the laboratories have uniform Quality system according EN ISO/IEC 17025.
  Seed Testing Laboratoy is additionally accreditated by ISTA.
  Laboratory of Cereal and feed is additionally accreditated by GAFTA.
  
  Laboratory services
  
  Unit of Agrochemistry
  
  Unit of Plant Health and Microbiology
  
  Unit of Seed Testing
  
  Unit of Cereals and Feed
  
  Price Lists
- Networks,
  Innovation
  
  Department of Knowledge and Innovation Services
  
  Department of Knowledge and Innovation Services fulfils the tasks of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy by participating in knowledge transfer, advisory services, and innovation support activities in the field of agriculture and rural development and in the national CAP network activities.
  
  Network to Innovate
  
  EIP-AGRI TNC
  
  Projects
  
  Generation Renewal of Agricultural Advisors in Estonia
- About us,
  Contacts
  
  Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK)
  
  J. Aamisepa 1, Jõgeva alevik, 48309 Jõgeva maakond (Legal Address)
  +372 776 6901, +372 5332 4719 (General)
  [email protected]
  Registry Code 70000869
  VAT no EE100388732
  
  Reception of Laboratory Samples
  Teaduse 4, 75501, Saku, Harjumaa
  +372 5342 9205
  [email protected]
  
  [email protected] (Cereal and Grass Varieties)
  [email protected] (Vegetable and Potato Varieties)
  
  All Contacts
  
  Organization
  
  About us
  
  Organization's structure
  
  Gender Equality Plan
  
  Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
  
  News
  
  Events

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