Hungarian university cooperation can help the cultivation of berries

By: STA Date: 2025. 07. 09. 10:30

The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) and the University of Sopron are working on a solution with the support of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) that can help the cultivation of berries sustainably and adapt to environmental changes, the University of Sopron told MTI on Wednesday.

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The participants in the cooperation are investigating in experimental plantations how the microclimate-regulating effect of trees affects the yield. They justified the initiative by saying that weather changes are not favorable to berries, atmospheric dryness and strong sunlight hinder their development, and breeding is no longer a solution to these challenges. However, based on their data so far, they are confident that the microclimate-regulating effect and shading of trees can ensure the future of cultivation.

In the coming years, the participants of the collaboration will study the sustainability and applicability of mixed tree-berry systems

The research on the Fertőd experimental raspberry plantation focuses on the effects of natural shading on the microclimate, water management and yield, but will also monitor the content indicators, the development of biodiversity and the carbon footprint of the system. According to the announcement, the investigation of agroforestry berry technology is accompanied by international interest, and its adaptability is also being examined under other environmental conditions, so it could be applied not only domestically.

MTI