Hungary possesses a unique natural heritage that stands out even on a global scale, emphasized the Deputy State Secretary responsible for nature conservation at the event “Mammal of the Year: the Hungarian birch mouse” held in Miskolc.
Subsidy opportunities for grassland areas
As part of the Grassland-HU LIFE integrated project, the publication “Grassland Subsidy Opportunities in the Light of the Common Agricultural Policy 2021-2027” was published by the National Chamber of Agriculture. The document is available online (see below)and on the Chamber’s website.
Methods and necessity of insect-friendly grazing
On 29 January 2025, the Hortobágy National Park Directorate will organise the sixth event in its lecture series connected to the Grassland-HU LIFE Integrated Project. The upcoming lecture will be held by Szabolcs Lengyel, Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), honorary university professor, and scientific advisor, who will address the necessity and methods of insect-friendly grazing.
Applied and adaptive pasture management
On 8 January 2025, the Hortobágy National Park Directorate will organize the fifth event in its lecture series connected to the Grassland-HU LIFE Integrated Project.
From Loess to solonchak - presentation on the soil types of the Hortobágy
On 17 December 2024, the Hortobágy National Park Directorate will organize the fourth event in its lecture series connected to the Grassland-HU LIFE Integrated Project.
True or false? Claims in agricultural economics
On 10 December 2024, the Hortobágy National Park Directorate will organize the third event in its lecture series related to the Grassland-HU LIFE Integrated Project. The speaker of the upcoming event will be Zsolt Csúvár, agricultural economist, who will discuss Hungary’s current agricultural challenges and opportunities.
Practical experiences and professional lessons about winter grazing
On November 26, 2024, a convention titled "Winter Grazing in Grassland Farming" was organized by the National Chamber of Agriculture as part of the GRASSLAND-HU LIFE Integrated Project. The event provided both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations, which generated significant interest among livestock farmers.
Hungarian birch mouse found in new habitat patch
The Hungarian Natural History Museum has been surveying the population of the Hungarian birch mouse (Sicista trizona) for 19 years in Borsodi-Mezőség,the only known birch mouse population in Hungary.
Another farmer’s forum in Hortobágy
On 20 November 2024, the Hortobágy National Park Directorate will organize the second event in its lecture series related to the Grassland-HU LIFE Integrated Project. The speaker of the upcoming event will be Dr. Zsolt Pinke, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Science, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE).
Lecture series for farmers
The Hortobágy National Park Directorate, in connection with the Grassland-HU LIFE Integrated Project, is launching a series of lectures designed for farmers.