Josip Leto

Prof. Josip Leto is a Full Professor at the Department of Field Crops, Forage and Grassland, Division for Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. His academic work centers on sustainable agricultural systems with a focus on grasslands and forage production.

His primary research interests include:

• Agronomy
• Pasture Management
• Grassland Ecology
• Forage Crops
• Energy Crops
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Biodiversity Conservation

Prof. Leto's research demonstrates consistent emphasis on sustainable biomass production, marginal land utilization, and ecological grassland management. His work bridges theoretical ecology with practical agricultural applications, particularly in Mediterranean ecosystems.

He has secured significant funding from Horizon 2020, LIFE+, Croatian Science Foundation, and European Structural Funds for projects including sustainable pastoral systems development, Dinara grassland restoration, and energy crop cultivation. Notable roles include coordinator for national projects and partner in European consortia addressing biodiversity conservation and bioenergy solutions.

Prof. Leto is affiliated with the Experiment Station 'Ban Josip Jelacic', which provides critical field infrastructure for wildlife management and agricultural research across 7,709 hectares of mountainous terrain in Sisačko-moslavačka county.