In this fascinating episode of the Babylon Balkan Show, we're thrilled to have Mato Mrkalj, an accomplished entrepreneur, and expert in agriculture and agribusiness, as our guest. Mato, who hails from the agriculturally rich area of Slavonia in Croatia, brings his extensive experience in business development, food tech, and rural development to our conversation. Having founded and co-founded several companies in the food and agriculture sector, Mato has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share. Tune in as we discuss topics such as the growing popularity of agriculture, EU subsidies, investment opportunities, and the challenges and opportunities for small Balkan farmers. We also delve into cutting-edge topics like vertical farming, plant-based proteins, lab-grown meat, and agricultural technologies. Throughout the episode, Mato's passion for sustainable development and innovation shines through, making this an engaging and informative conversation that you won't want to miss!