With its research, expert and consulting work, the Agricultural Institute is contributing towards the development of Slovenian agriculture.
The Institute carries out its mission:
- by developing and maintaining scientific excellence and independence, by optimally utilising and constantly updating the research capabilities and by cooperating with Slovenian and international research institutions in basic, applied and development research in agriculture,
- by performing independent analytical and consultant services in the field of ensuring food security and environmental protection,
- with interdisciplinary participation in the development of sustainable agricultural production,
- by carrying out programmes of breeding and selection of agricultural plants and by preserving the diversity of genetic resources in the region of Slovenia,
- by educating, training and encouraging innovative activities of employees,
- by transferring knowledge into agricultural practice and consultation for end users,
- by actively participating in educational processes of universities in the field of natural science,
- by raising awareness of the public about the importance of agriculture, ecology and protection of the environment.
The vision of KIS is:
- to remain a leading and trustworthy Slovenian research, development and professional institution in the field of agricultural sciences and related environmental sciences, which will be internationally integrated, open and recognisable, and will follow all the strategic guidelines of the Republic of Slovenia in areas related to our activities;
- achieve scientific excellence in its activities and strive to meet the highest ethical standards in science, while contributing to sustainable development based on research results and to social development by transferring research results to users;
- based on professional and scientific findings, critically highlight the inextricable link between agriculture and rural development and its population, the need for food security and environmental balance, and the comprehensive access to and use of knowledge in agricultural practice.
