About us

Overview of the State Enterprise Agricultural Data Center (ŽŪDC) 

The state enterprise Agricultural Data Center (hereinafter referred to as ŽŪDC) commenced its operations on 3 January 2023, following the merger and reorganization of three state enterprises: the Agricultural Information and Rural Business Center, the Distance Research and Geoinformatics Center (GIS-Centras), and the State Land Fund. Through this merger, ŽŪDC assumed all rights and obligations of the predecessor entities. 

Effective 1 January 2024, the responsibilities related to the implementation of the Law on Geodesy and Cartography were transferred from ŽŪDC to the Public Institution Construction Sector Development Agency. 

Mission and Core Activities 

ŽŪDC is a state-owned enterprise dedicated to ensuring the secure and uninterrupted operation of registers and information systems under the regulatory purview of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania. It oversees the maintenance of these systems and their databases, facilitating the efficient use of data for the administration of European Union support measures in agriculture and rural development. Additionally, ŽŪDC provides operational and aggregated information to state and municipal institutions as well as social partners. 

The enterprise employs advanced software and computing technologies to deliver a wide range of services, including: 

• Land reform and land management initiatives. 

• Spatial planning and real estate cadastre management. 

• Geodetic surveys, soil studies, and land valuation. 

• Planning and implementation of land consolidation projects. 

• Coordination of auctions for the sale and lease of state-owned land. 

• Inventory and cadastre services for land reclamation structures. 

• Digitization of land reclamation projects and maintenance of reclamation databases. 

• Creation and upkeep of spatial datasets for land reclamation and waterlogging within Lithuania. 

Commitment to Excellence 

ŽŪDC prides itself on fostering a workplace culture where every employee is valued, and individual initiatives are encouraged and supported. The organization adheres to modern quality management principles, with a strong emphasis on: 

• Procedural efficiency. 

• Information and data security. 

• Environmental sustainability. 

• Anti-corruption practices. 

By integrating these principles into its operations, ŽŪDC strives to maintain its role as a reliable and forward-thinking partner in the field of agricultural data management and development.