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Barbara Fučec Borović named Exemplary Croatian Rural Woman
Barbara Fučec Borović, an agronomist from Ivanovec, has been named the ‘Exemplary Croatian Rural Woman’ for 2026 at the 26th annual selection held in Ilok. The competition featured 20 contestants representing all Croatian counties.
Fučec Borović manages a family farm covering approximately 100 hectares, alongside her own 13-hectare agricultural holdings. Her production includes wheat, corn, tritikale, buckwheat, and pumpkin, the latter of which is processed into oil. The farm also maintains around 160 livestock animals, producing over 550,000 liters of milk annually using robotic milking systems. She is also recognized for producing award-winning cheeses and breeding the indigenous Međimurje dog breed, the Međija.
Beyond farming, she serves as the secretary of the Association of Young Producers of Međimurje and is active in the volunteer fire department. During the ceremony, she emphasized the importance of young people returning to rural areas to preserve healthy food production and community traditions.
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Association of Exemplary Croatian Rural Women · Barbara Fučec Borović · David Vlajčić · Ilok · Ivanovec · Međimurje · Međimurje County · Sunčana Glavak
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The farm utilizes robotic milking systems and solar panels.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Barbara Fučec Borović from Ivanovac won the title of Most Exemplary Croatian Rural Woman for 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Annual milk production exceeds 550,000 liters.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The family farm cultivates approximately 100 hectares of agricultural land.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Barbara manages an additional 13 hectares through her own family farm.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 26th selection of the Most Exemplary Croatian Rural Woman was held in Ilok.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Barbara is a graduate agronomist.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The farm has about 160 head of livestock.