SDG 2 - Zero Hunger - 3.3. University access to local farmers and food producers - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger - 3.3. University access to local farmers and food producers
Last modified: 20. November 2025
3.3. University access to local farmers and food producers
MATE provides access to university facilities (e.g., labs, technology, plant stocks) to local farmers and food producers as well to improve sustainable farming practices in the following way:
University Laboratory Centre
The University Laboratory Centre at MATE was established on 1 February 2021. It houses the Central Testing Laboratory, which offers laboratory testing and sampling services for both internal university departments and external clients. In addition, the Laboratory Centre undertakes research, innovation, and tender-related projects, and contributes to the organisation and delivery of professional training programs within its field.
The Central Testing Laboratory is structured into several specialized units:
Agrotechnology Unit – Plant Protection Machinery Testing Group (Gödöllő): Conducts accredited laboratory testing of field and plantation sprayers, and performs research, development, and type-approval for non-accredited sprayer activities.
Agrotechnology Unit – Energy Testing Group (Gödöllő): Analyses the energy and combustion properties of various biomass-based solid fuels (e.g., wood chips, pellets, briquettes) and the boilers that use them, including elemental composition, ash content, calorific value, and moisture content.
Agrotechnology Unit – Soil Testing Group (Gödöllő): Prepares soil samples and evaluates their physical properties.
Agricultural Sciences Unit (Kaposvár): Provides services to the agricultural and food sectors in compliance with current legislation and relevant regulations.
Badacsony Wine and Viticulture Unit (Badacsonytomaj): Performs physical and chemical analyses of plant and wine samples, focusing on nutrient and trace element content in leaves, grape maturity, must composition, fermentation processes, and wine treatment.
Environmental Analysis Unit (Szarvas): Offers services including: 1) physical and chemical analysis of surface water, groundwater, and wastewater; 2) accredited sampling and on-site testing of water samples; 3) analysis of soil and compost; and 4) testing of plant samples for nutrient content and availability, including reduced and extended plant testing packages as required under aid schemes.
