Agriculture in Warmia-Mazury: AgroLiga winners and educational challenges

The Warmian-Masurian Agricultural Advisory Center (WMODR) has announced the winners of the 2026 AgroLiga regional stage in Olsztyn. In the “Farmers” category, Beata and Zbigniew Denert from the Ełk district were named regional champions. In the “Companies” category, Sarna Sp. z o.o. from the Ostróda district took first place. These winners will represent the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship at the national level of the competition, which recognizes entrepreneurship, innovation, and effective management in the agricultural and agri-food sectors.

Separately, the Forum of Natural Science Universities held a national conference at the University of Warmia and Mazury to address the declining number of students enrolling in agricultural studies. Experts discussed the need to combat social stereotypes regarding the farming profession and emphasized the growing demand for highly skilled managers and specialists in the agribusiness sector. The conference highlighted the importance of modernizing the perception of agricultural education to ensure a steady supply of experts for the future economy.