Homepage

EU AgRI 2040 Conference Provides Input for METK’s Future Research Priorities

EU AgRI 2040 Conference Provides Input for METK’s Future Research Priorities

Representatives of the Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK) participated in the EU AgRI 2040 Conference, “Future-proofing EU Agri-Food through Research and Innovation”, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development in Brussels on…

Read more All news

METK Invites Innovators to Solve Challenges in Agriculture and Food Production

METK Invites Innovators to Solve Challenges in Agriculture and Food Production

The international food hackathon Hack the Future of Food 2026 will bring together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts in Tartu, Estonia, on 27–28 November 2026 to develop solutions for the future of food systems. Organised under the umbrella of EIT Food, the hackathon…

Read more All news

METK opens a new soil portal for agricultural producers

METK opens a new soil portal for agricultural producers

Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK) has launched a new soil portal where agricultural producers can view laboratory analysis results in a map-based application, create fertilisation and liming requirement maps based on the results, generate NPK fertilisation recommendations and…

Read more All news

Quick links

All Contacts
News
Events
Price list
Projects

The Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK) is a national competence centre under the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture.

METK conducts applied research and provides high-quality expertise, data, and services to support sustainable agriculture, rural development, and biodiversity. Working closely with farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders, the centre helps strengthen Estonia’s food security and the vitality of rural areas.

read more

Laboratory Services
Teaduse 4,  Saku,  Harjumaa
E–N  8.30–16.00;  R 8.30–14.00
+372 5342 9205; [email protected]

Fields of Activity
 

  • Research, monitoring, assessment, and analysis in the field of agriculture, rural life, and rural economy, including laboratory analyses.
  • Variety breeding and field trials of agricultural crops.
  • Knowledge transfer, advisory, and innovation services in the field of agriculture and rural life.
  • Activities necessary for the implementation of the common agricultural policy of the European Union.
     

Statutes of metk (PDF) 

Featured

Previous
Next
Assessment of soil functional biodiversity
Project MARTA: Modern Breeding Tools for Smart Food Security
Network To Innovate project and initiatives – Read further –>
Read more about the Estonian SoilHub activities –>
METK organized International Symposium on Rye Breeding & Genetics

0%

years of innovative research & Estonian varieties

0%

dedicated and motivated employees

0%

locations across Estonia (head offices in Saku and Jõgeva)