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The fair was officially inaugurated by Mr. Mladen Fruk, delegate of the Prime Minister of
Croatia and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.
Educational Workshops and Innovation Forums
Throughout the three-day event, a rich educational program was conducted. Highlights in-
cluded:
• STEM workshops for youth, hosted by the Zadar County Technical Culture Community
• Sessions on bioplastics and digital greenhouse control by the Zadar Informatics Society
and Zadar Developers Hub
• A drone demonstration in agriculture by the Zadar Aero Club
• Lectures on financial instruments for farmers, led by HAMAG-BICRO
• A session from the State Intellectual Property Office on intellectual property rights
• The Innovation Forum, titled “Science and Innovation: Drivers of Growth and Sustainability
in Agriculture”, organized by the University of Zadar
Awards and Recognitions
At the conclusion of AGRO ARCA 2025, a number of prestigious awards were present-
ed to honor outstanding contributions in innovation. Innovators were recognized across
two main categories Young Innovators and Senior Innovators with special awards and the
GRAND PRIX for the best overall innovation of the fair.
In addition to the gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to various participants and three
Special Participation Awards were granted to:
• The Tourist Board of Nin
• The Rural Development Agency of Zadar County (AGRRA)
• The Innovators’ Society (DIATUS) from Split
Furthermore, the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) presented
two special awards:
• To the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences of Osijek for the innovation titled “Methodolo-
gy for Detecting Microplastics in Soil
• To the Department of Ecology, Agronomy, and Aquaculture at the University of Zadar for
their innovation “Development of Sustainable Mariculture I-MORE”
The prestigious GRAND PRIX for best innovation was awarded to Viridisfarm Ltd. for their
breakthrough innovation “Vibrophosphate.”
Spotlight on the Winning Innovation: Vibrophosphate
IFIA Magazine September 2025 available form of phosphorus, essential for:
Vibrophosphate is a 100% natural, solid inorganic phosphorus fertilizer, derived through
vibro-activation of guano-based minerals. This unique fertilizer provides a stable and bio-

•Oil, sugar, and starch formation
•Early plant growth and development
•Enhanced root system establishment
•Improved photosynthesis, nutrient, and energy transfer
•Formation of nucleic acids and regulation of protein synthesis
•Support for stomatal regulation in plants
Viridisfarm’s innovation demonstrates the transformative power of science and technolo-
gy in modern agriculture, embodying the spirit of AGRO ARCA’s mission to promote sustain-
ability and innovation.
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