The government provides new resources to increase the sustainability of agriculture
The work of professional organizations and research networks is essential for creating a competitive and sustainable agriculture, which is why the Ministry of Agriculture is renewing its cooperation with the Organic Agriculture Research Institute (ÖMKi) for another two years – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture.

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The Minister emphasized that ÖMKi has been conducting research in the fields of sustainable farming, organic food production, and effective cooperation since 2011. In addition to research, the institute also carries out communication activities, placing great emphasis on popularizing the results as widely as possible and on the transfer of practical knowledge. The Ministry of Agriculture currently supports this activity, and as part of the renewal of the contract, it will provide additional resources exceeding one billion forints from July 1, 2025. The program primarily presents organic farming as a good practice.
Their research shows that living interrow mulch significantly increases the number of beneficial organisms in plantations, which is also beneficial from a plant protection perspective
They have brought back landscape tomatoes, forgotten gems of our agricultural heritage, to home gardens. For years, tens of thousands of landscape seedlings nationwide have found their home with their help. This year, for example, the Herencsényi canning tomato.
In the field of animal husbandry, they have successfully applied the most modern digital sensors in the most extensive, grazing-based beef cattle farming
Thanks to this, the well-being and health of animals kept free for most of the year are continuously ensured. But their results are recognized not only at home, but also at the European level: the Union utilizes their participatory, practical research methods in numerous international projects.
István Nagy explained that the research institute is obliged to compile thematic policy proposal packages from the research results in the next cycle
Six packages, matching the thematic areas, will specifically help integrate the research results into the domestic agricultural policy. These measures will also promote the development of practices that support the agro-ecological transition and the development of organic farming in the long term. István Nagy explained that the new CAP Strategic Plan will place greater emphasis on the application of environmentally and climate-conscious farming practices and the related change of attitude, carried out in cooperation with farmers, and the active participation of farmers in the green transition.
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