On August 7, 2026 (Friday), the Maize Research Institute - Knezha will open its doors to agricultural producers, scientists, representatives of the agrarian business, students, pupils and all those who are interested in modern achievements in the selection and technologies for corn production.
The event will be held under the motto 'Selection achievements and technological solutions of the Maize Research Institute - Knezha'' and will present the latest scientific developments, selection achievements and technological solutions developed at the Maize Research Institute - Knezha.
Guests will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the activities of the institute, with new hybrids and promising selection developments, as well as to visit the demonstration field, where the latest achievements of Bulgarian corn selection will be presented.
Program
09:00 – 10:00 Registration of participants
10:00 – 11:00 Presentation of the scientific achievements of the Maize Research Institute - Knezha and discussion with the participants
11:00 – 12:30 Visit to the demonstration field with corn hybrids
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13:00 Lunch and tasting of the Institute’s original products
Special presentations
Two specialized presentations by the event’s partners will also be presented during the Open Day.
Topic: Biotechnologies for Sustainable Agriculture
Speakers:
· Lyudmil Stoyanov
· Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miroslava Cherbadzhi
Start: 10:30 a.m. Location: Maize Institute – Knezha
Topic: The Four Pillars of Yield: Variety Genetics, Soil Nutrient Balance, Soil Microbiome and Plant Immunity
Speaker:
· Ivelin Zhelyazkov
Start: 12:00 p.m. Location: Demonstration Field of the Maize Institute – Knezha
Invitation to All Interested Parties
The Maize Institute – Knezha invites agricultural producers, companies from the agricultural sector, representatives of scientific circles, teachers, students, pupils and all friends of Bulgarian selection to be our guests.
The open day will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and professional experience, to get acquainted with the latest scientific developments and to discuss the sustainable development of agriculture and the prospects for Bulgarian breeding.
Thanks to the partners
The event is organized with the assistance of ROMB OOD and NITCZ
"Plantis" EOOD, which will present innovative solutions and good
practices in the field of sustainable agriculture.
