Between June 2 and June 6, 2025, the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) had the pleasure of welcoming a group of 30 students and two accompanying lecturers from our esteemed partner institution, Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences. The visit formed part of a one-week Study trip, a professional training program, coordinated by the German university, with MATE serving as a key host institution for academic and field-based activities.

The delegation, composed of students majoring in agricultural engineering, participated in a diverse and enriching program that showcased MATE’s educational, research, and practical training capacities. The aim of the visit was to foster knowledge exchange, build professional relationships, and provide hands-on insights into agricultural innovations and practices in Hungary.

On behalf of the student group, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our colleagues at MATE for their dedicated presentations, enthusiastic participation, and generous time, all of which greatly contributed to the success of the visit.
Professional Program Highlights

The agenda featured a wide range of topics and field visits, including:

•     Overview of MATE’s Educational System and Adult Training Programs - Presented by Dr. Katalin Kassai
•     MATE 2030 Strategy and Vision - Presented by Boglárka Bozóki
•     Research Programs at the NTTI and Field Experiments in Szárítópuszta - Presented by Dr. Szilárd Tóth
•     Tour of the MATE Agricultural Machinery Museum - Guided by Dr. Imre Kovács
•     Visit to Zsámbok Biogarden
•     Presentation and Student Picnic at Szia Garden - Led by Berill Elizabet Kinik
•     Precision Farming – Sunflower Cultivation in Baracska
•     Field Visits to the MATE Experimental and Training Farm in Soroksár and presentation of Vegetable Production by Dr. Noémi Kappel, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants by Dr. Péter Radács and Fruit Production by Dr. Dávid Papp
•     Visit to the HUN-REN ATK Phenotyping Platform
•     Field Trip to a Strawberry Farm in Ladánybene
•     Tour of the ZKI Vegetable Crop Research Institute
•     Excursion to the Hortobágy National Park and Wildlife Park

This vibrant week of activities not only deepened the students’ understanding of sustainable and innovative agricultural practices in Hungary but also strengthened the ties between our two institutions.

We look forward to continuing this fruitful cooperation and welcoming further student delegations in the future.

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