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Diverse ground cover for biological diversity

Every living thing has a place in the ecosystem. Biodiversity is the essential basis of all life. It provides us with clean air and water, high-quality soil, plant pollination, food and other useful raw materials, and is the cornerstone of our health and food security. Reduced biodiversity is a huge problem, since the prospects of life and survival are thereby damaged. Industrial agriculture is not only the cause, but also the victim of this destructive process. The key to our future and a full pantry is agriculture that works in greater harmony with nature, providing a habitat for many species, in addition to ensuring our food supply. As the autumn sowing season approaches, the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (ÖMKi) is encouraging the preservation of biodiversity and appropriate mulching.

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This proposal on NGTs is a threat to the European model of innovation in breeding

The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a new Regulation on plants produced by certain new genomic techniques. The proposal, adopted on 5 July 2023, is part of a package of legislative proposals to support the EU’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies.

NGT, genomic techniques, regulation

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Cover crops for drought resistant soils in Tokaj wine production

The Hungarian Innovation Hub hosted fellow hub facilitators for a field walk in April, at one of the host sites, Tokaj-Hétszőlő Organic Vineyards in North-East Hungary.

organic agriculture, conference