The Institute is state-owned entity and it operates as a public research institute, under auspices of the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of the Republic of Croatia.

Mission:
The mission of the Institute is to conduct innovative research projects in the field of biotechnological sciences (agriculture and forestry), to transfer the knowledge to target users and also to participate in academic education, with the aim of economic and social benefit of the community and protection of environment and traditional values.

Vision:
The vision of the Institute is to become a leading scientific research and educational institution and an indispensable subject in the development of the Mediterranean agriculture and forestry, which will contribute to the overall development of Croatia as a knowledge-based society.