SDG 15 - Life on Land - 1.2. Events about sustainable use of land - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 15 - Life on Land
SDG 15 - Life on Land - 1.2. Events about sustainable use of land
Last modified: 23. November 2025
1.2. Events about sustainable use of land
XIV. Flora Conference
The XIV “Current Research on Flora and Vegetation in the Carpathian Basin” international conference was hosted by MATE in Gödöllő from February 1–3, 2024. Organized jointly by MATE’s Institute of Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation, the HUN-REN Ecological Research Centre’s Botanical Institute, and the Hungarian Ecologists’ Association, the event drew 157 participants from universities, research institutes, national parks, NGOs, and other institutions. The presentations covered a wide array of topics — including taxonomy, vegetation studies, plant ecology, conservation, landscape ecology, and ethnobotany — while two debate forums addressed ecological legislation and citizen science in botany. The conference has become one of the most significant gatherings in the region for botanists and conservationists, providing an important platform for sharing research, building networks, and showcasing the work of early-career scientists.
https://vadgazdalkodas.uni-mate.hu/xiv.-fl%C3%B3ra-konferencia-g%C3%B6d%C3%B6ll%C5%91n
XXXI. Alföldi Animal Husbandry Days
The XXXI. Alföldi Animal Husbandry & Farmer Days took place from May 2–4, 2024, at the Hód‑Mezőgazda Exhibition Center in Hódmezővásárhely, organized by Hód‑Mezőgazda Zrt. in cooperation with the Hungarian Livestock Association. The event featured public show judging, breeders’ auctions, and the presentation of eight livestock sectors—horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, ornamental poultry, and rabbits—as well as fishery and hunting. It also brought together a comprehensive industry presence, including experts from reproduction biology, livestock health, housing technology, and feed production, along with suppliers of seeds, fertilizers, machinery, and other technologies. Beyond professional content, the program offered family-friendly activities.
Hungarian Landscape Ecology Conference
The main objectives of the 10th Hungarian Landscape Ecology Conference were to promote the exchange of ideas among domestic landscape research professionals, strengthen professional networks, and present new results in the field. The conference’s central theme was “Landscape-Scale Solutions Supporting the Strategic Goals of the European Green Deal.” It addressed a wide range of disciplines, including landscape history, landscape archaeology, heritage conservation, nature and landscape protection, ecology, geography, agriculture and rural development, forestry, water management, landscape architecture, landscape planning, regional and urban planning, ecological economics, as well as administrative practice and policy.
https://vadgazdalkodas.uni-mate.hu/x.-magyar-tajokologiai-konferencia-2024.-szeptember-5-6.
Soil Science Conference
The Soil Science Conference, organized by the Hungarian Soil Science Society (MTT) in cooperation with MATE, is a major biennial event that brings together soil scientists and related experts for informal, high-level professional dialogue. The 2024 edition—held on MATE’s Szent István Campus in Gödöllő—featured plenary sessions, thematic professional sections, poster presentations, and a field study tour. A soil-description competition was also included, offering a hands-on opportunity to examine and interpret soil profiles. Participants benefit from exchanges across research, academia, and practice, strengthening their networks and contributing to the advancement of soil science in Hungary.
https://talaj.hu/talajtani-vandorgyules/
Kaposvár Animal Husbandry University Days
From September 27 to 29, 2024, the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) and Magyar Mezőgazdaság Ltd., in partnership with the Hungarian Livestock Association, hosted the Kaposvár Animal Husbandry (KÁN) University Days at the Kaposvár Campus and the Pannon Equestrian Academy. The event offered interactive programs for livestock professionals, the general public, families, and high school students, highlighting livestock breeding, agricultural higher education, and MATE’s main research and training areas. Visitors could attend professional conferences, including rabbit breeding, fisheries, precision livestock farming, horse breeding, and climate change in crop production, as well as explore regenerative agriculture practices. The exhibition featured breed presentations, interactive demonstrations, and a new student breeding animal preparation competition in cooperation with the Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ Association. Family-oriented activities included craft workshops, a small animal petting zoo, pony rides, traditional demonstrations, equestrian shows, and the Local Flavours Street showcasing regional producers. The event also hosted the traveling exhibition on the legendary racehorse Kincsem, celebrating Hungary’s horse breeding and racing heritage, alongside culinary highlights such as the National Fish Cooking Competition and the Somogy County Hunting Day.
https://kan.uni-mate.hu/h%C3%ADr/-/content-viewer/kan-egyetemi-napok-mate-2024/4160678?utm
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Horticultural days and fairs
Each semester MATE hosts a variety of fairs and events that bring producers and consumers together for direct interaction. These events take place at MATE’s Horticultural Training Facility or on the Buda Campus as part of the spring and autumn Garden Exhibitions.
MATE’s Budai Campus hosted the Autumn Horticultural Days from October 11 to 13, 2024, an event that offered something for both plant enthusiasts and visitors interested in diverse programs and exhibitions. Horticultural companies showcased their products, including annual flower seedlings, flower bulbs, perennial ornamental plants, cacti, orchids, and chrysanthemums. Culinary experiences were also featured, with visitors able to taste and purchase local honey, jams, and other delicacies.
https://uni-mate.hu/esem%C3%A9ny/-/content-viewer/oszkert-oszi-kerteszeti-napok-20241012/20123?utm