SDG 2 - Zero Hunger - 3. NATIONAL HUNGER 3.1. Access to food security knowledge - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SGD 2 - Zero Hunger - 3. NATIONAL HUNGER 3.1. Access to food security knowledge
Last modified: 20. November 2025
3. NATIONAL HUNGER
3.1. Access to food security knowledge
MATE offers access to knowledge, skills, and technologies related to food security and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture through specialized training programs, adult education courses, and part-time or distance learning options. Classes are scheduled on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, making these programs especially suitable for full-time workers, including local farmers and food producers.
In Hungary, the Adult Education Act offers individuals the opportunity to address the challenges of economic, cultural, and technological development by engaging in continuous learning, regardless of age. For over twenty years, the Centre for Adult Education and Counselling has supported lifelong learning for those who recognize the value of knowledge and personal development. Its training portfolio is regularly updated to meet evolving needs.
MATE Farm Enterprise Ltd. is the wholly university‑owned enterprise of MATE, established to manage the university’s practical farms and training facilities. Operating over 3,500 hectares across five sites in four counties (including Gödöllő, Keszthely, and Kaposvár), its mission covers education, research, and production in crop farming, horticulture, viticulture, and livestock. Interested persons can gain hands-on experience with a wide range of livestock—including poultry, pigs, sheep, cattle, bison, deer, and horses—and modern technologies like robotic milking at the Kaposvár dairy farm.
The organization plays a key role in advancing practical training and innovation in agriculture. Through its “demonstration farm” programs, such as courses on precision plant protection and spring crop inspection, it brings together students, farmers, and regional stakeholders for applied learning. In addition, they operate a game processing plant, a winery, a restaurant, a guesthouse, a game park, and a museum.
