Science · Agriculture · Life

Applied research for Romania’s soils and climate

We coordinate a national network of research and development institutes and stations, organised into nine scientific sections, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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Mission

ASAS coordinates research and development in agriculture and forestry, putting scientific results at the service of farmers and public policy in Romania.

History

The Academy carries a long tradition of Romanian agricultural research through a national network of research and development institutes and stations.

Scientific sections

Its work is organised into nine scientific sections, from soil science and animal husbandry to forestry and agricultural economics.

9
Scientific sections
40+
Institutes and stations
1930
Historical roots

Scientific sections

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01

Soil Science, Land Improvement and Environmental Protection

Soil science studies, and the quality and conservation of agricultural soils.

02

Field Crops

Breeding, technologies and varieties for Romanian field crops.

03

Horticulture

Applied pomology, viticulture, vegetable growing and floriculture.

04

Animal Husbandry

Genetics, nutrition and livestock breeding technologies.

05

Veterinary Medicine

Animal health, epidemiology and food safety.

06

Food Industry

Processing, quality and added value for agri-food products.

07

Agricultural Mechanization

Machinery and technologies for the mechanization of agriculture.

08

Agricultural Economics and Rural Development

Agricultural policy, markets and rural development.

09

Forestry

Management and conservation of the national forest fund.

Scientific event

ICAR 2026 Annual Conference

Researchers, farmers and public authorities meet to discuss recent results and future directions in Romanian agriculture and forestry.

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ASAS Heritage Foundation

Supporting research, innovation and technology transfer

The Foundation supports research and development projects and social initiatives across the ASAS network, promoting their results in Romania and abroad.

See the Foundation’s projects