The Hungarian National Node of the Soil-X-Change project organised a successful professional event in Fülöpháza together with the Hungarian CAP network Innovation and Digitalisation Support Unit (ITE), focusing on innovative solutions for organic nutrient management and soil health.
The event brought together farmers, researchers, advisors, and other agricultural stakeholders, providing an excellent platform for the exchange of professional perspectives and practical experiences.
During the morning session, participants were introduced to the activities of the GRANOFARM EIP-AGRI operational group at one of its partners, the farm of Ferenc Kalmár. The demonstrations focused on pelletised organic fertilisers that can be applied simultaneously with sowing, as well as on the production and use possibilities of these products.
Granulated materials made from different raw materials — including lignite, green-manure compost, and poultry manure — were presented. The practical demonstration also sparked several discussions in which numerous professional experiences and questions were shared regarding the technological application of these products.
The afternoon workshop focused on the concept of soil health Living Labs. The participants — including farmers, advisors, researchers, and policy stakeholders — worked together in three groups to determine the key criteria for establishing a national Living Lab initiative in Hungary.
The discussions focused on three main aspects:
- identifying key soil-management challenges and problems,
- exploring potential innovative ideas and practical solutions,
- and defining the stakeholders who should be actively involved in Living Lab activities.
Participants actively contributed to the collaborative work and shared valuable experiences and ideas on how Living Labs could support the testing and development of innovative soil-management practices under real-farming conditions.
We would like to thank all participants for their active involvement and valuable professional contributions throughout the event.
