Main Congress Farm visits, September 18

September 18, Friday

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Departure from Campus

#RuralTourism #Wines #Tradition #EdibleOil

15-minute BUS drive from Osijek to Čepin

September 18, Friday

08:45 Čepin oil factory

The leading processor of oilseeds in Croatia, with a processing capacity of 150,000 tonnes and an annual production capacity of 32 million litres of refined oil

https://uljara.hr/ 

30-minute drive to the next destination

11:45 Vina Belje, Podravka Agri + harvest + wine tasting

A study visit to the nation’s largest wine producer during the peak of the harvest provides an authentic look at large-scale artisanal production and premium viticulture

    • 11:45 – Welcome sparkling wine and crescent rolls at the viewpoint
    • 12:15 – Grape harvest tour – harvesters (optionally manual harvesting, statements by manager)
    • 13:00 – Winery pavilion (movie about Podravka Agri)
    • 13:15 – Short visit to the winery gallery (optionally presentation of grape reception)
    • 13:40 – Departure to the old cellar (Kneževi vinogradi)
    • 13:50 – Tour of the old cellar with the archive and welcome drink
    • 14:20 – Tasting of selected wines and cured meat products
    • 15:00 – End of the program

https://www.belje.hr/proizvodi/vina-belje/ 

20-minute drive to the next destination

15:30 Karanac, The Forgotten Time Street

This unique open-air museum in Karanac showcases the forgotten trades and timeless charm of a traditional Pannonian village

https://baranjska-kuca.com/ dinner

30-minute drive to the Campus

20:00 Back to Campus

#Culture #Wines #History

90-minute BUS drive from Osijek to Ilok

September 18, Friday

09:45 Ilok, story about graševina & traminac + grape harvest

Experience the golden hills of Ilok at their peak, as the harvest season transforms these historic slopes into a vibrant hub of premium wine production

https://www.ilocki-podrumi.hr/ 

25-minute drive to the next destination

13:00 Opatovac Rural Inn #lunchbreak

Nestled among Syrmian vineyards and fields, Opatovac Rural Inn is a cozy countryside restaurant serving authentic local cuisine and fine regional wines.

30-minute drive to the next destination

14:30 Garlic production OPG Balić

OPG Balić is a family-run agricultural business dedicated to producing high-quality, authentic Croatian garlic. Beyond their agricultural production, their local accommodation offerings, providing visitors with a holistic experience of traditional rural life and regional products

https://cesnjak.hr/

35-minute drive to the next destination

17:00 Vučedol Museum

Discover the cradle of European civilisation and let the mysterious history enchant you in the heart of the Vučedol Culture Museum

https://vucedol.hr/

60-minute drive to the Campus

20:00 Back to Campus

#GeneBank #Organic #FishFarming #BioDinamic

15-minute BUS drive from Osijek to Seleš

September 18, Friday

08:45 Seleš Farming and Machinery Centre, Žito

Seleš Agricultural and Mechanical Centre is driving the future of farming by integrating precision agriculture technologies and digital systems to maximise field productivity

https://zito.hr/en/investors/ratarstvo

70-minute drive to the next destination

11:30 Freshwater fish farming PP Orahovica

Sustainable freshwater aquaculture vs modern consumer trends. As a leading Croatian brand, the company exports to 12 international markets, offering innovative fish products

https://agroinvestgrupa.hr/en/our-products/

70-minute drive to the next destination

15:45 National seed gene bank HAPIH

Facility for safeguarding Croatia’s agricultural future. How preserving autochthonous genetic resources ensures long-term food security and resilience against climate change.

https://www.hapih.hr/csr/

70-minute drive to the next destination

18:15 OPG Romulić The Wondrous Forest

Ecological food production based on the principles of biodynamics and natural farming

https://cudesna-suma.hr/ 

20-minute drive to the Campus dinner

20:30 Back to Campus

#Forest #Prosciutto #Hazelnuts #Wines

15-minute BUS drive from Osijek to Čepin

September 18, Friday

09:00 Prosciutto DOBRO

DOBRO is a brand of dry-cured meats produced by Žito Group, the leading agricultural and food industry in Slavonia. The group comprises 29 companies and employs more than 1,300 people.

https://dobro.hr/prsut/

40-minute drive to the next destination

11:30 Sustainable forestry, presented by HSUPŠ

Guided by leading experts, we will explore the principles of certified sustainable forestry, focusing on the Oak resilience in the face of modern environmental challenges

https://www.hsups.hr/ lunch

30-minute drive to the next destination

15:30 From Hazelnuts to Premium Products

Visiting the leading force in Croatian nut production, the country’s largest hazelnut plantations

https://pporahovica.hr/djelatnosti/vocarstvo/orahovacki-ljesnjak/  

10-minute drive to the next destination

17:00 Silvanac Zeleni at Its Source – A Distinctive Croatian Wine Shaped by Orahovica’s Unique Terroir

The 'boutique' side of PP Orahovica, the Martin Albus range - where tradition meets a modern aesthetic - award-winning Silvanac Zeleni 

https://pporahovica.hr/vinogradarstvo/vrhunska-vina/

60-minute drive to the Campus dinner

20:00 Back to Campus
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IFAJ 2026 Congress

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