Organic Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) actors in Hungary

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This practice abstract lists current trusted providers of organic advisory services for farmers in transition to organic in Hungary.
Practical recommendations for strengthening the organic advisory services
The following organisations are recommended for farmers to contact for advice:
Technical support:
• Personalised support in the transition phase with a focus on professional and technical areas and opportunities for collaboration in co-creation, Living Labs, and on-farm experiments: Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (ÖMKi).
• Advice and participation in on-site trials to measure and improve the efficiency of organic plant protection products: Manufacturers, e.g., Biocont Kft.
Information on certification requirements: Certification bodies (Biokontroll Hungária Kft., Bio Garancia Kft.) and the Organic Farming Association (Magyar Biokultúra Szövetség).
Strengthening the innovation network: EU CAP Network led by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI).
Free or low-cost training programmes on organic farming at different levels of the education system: Universities (e.g., MATE, Debrecen University, Széchenyi István University).
Administrative assistance: mainly in the application process for organic subsidies: Advisors working in the network of Chamber of Agriculture, independent advisors.