The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (ÖMKi) is the only research institute in Hungary that specializes in organic agriculture. It was established in 2011 with the aim of promoting the improvement and more widespread use of organic agriculture in Hungary.
Our principles
Authenticity
Participation-based research
Practice-orientation
Effective knowledge transfer
Why is organic agriculture so important?
As a result of the global environmental, social and economic challenges, the research and development of sustainable food production has become a crucial area in the scientific landscape.
What are these challanges?
- The global population is expected to exceed 9 billion people by 2050.
- Extreme climate conditions caused by climate change are reducing agricultural productivity
- The global use of chemicals is a hazard both for our health and our environment
- Poor nutrition – even in developed countries – is one of the leading causes of death
For Hungary, organic agriculture is one of the greatest opportunities to refresh the national agricultural and food industry and to achieve sustainability. In order to maintain the dynamic growth of organic agriculture, it is essential to lay the foundations through scientific research and strategic market development.
Our main fields of activity
Our partners
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau
Hungarian National Rural Network (Magyar Nemzeti Vidéki Hálózat, MNVH)
Reviews
“It is very inspiring that young researchers who are truly committed to and motivated to carrying out organic agriculture and the conservation of biodiversity provide me practical advice.
In addition, I always get a quick and up-to-date answer on any professional topic, and I know that working with ÖMKi on a variety of projects is a simple way to connect with other organic producers. These connections and the continuous exchange of our experiences also leads us towards better results.”
„Humanity has reached a point where we cannot go further using our usual tools. We have destroyed a large part of Planet Earth, which nourishes the human body, and we have destroyed the honor of truth, which nourishes the soul. The challenge in front of us is obvious. We should sacrifice all our strength to protect mother nature so that we can look our children in their innocent eyes, with pure hearts. We should support solutions and people who manage the available results in a sustainable manner, in harmony with nature. Thus, our focus should be shifted towards organic agricultural systems. Only countries and nations that take this step have a secure future.”
“I have been devoted to organic agriculture for almost 30 years. I eat organic products and I grow them in my garden. I brought this way of thinking from my birthplace, Nagybajom, as this is how we lived in my family. Since then I have been sad to see kitchen gardens disappearing from the countryside, and how rural areas and knowledge are being reduced. I am happy to see, and I support any steps or results that aims to promote healthy, clean eating, to maintain the ecological balance, and to rediscover our long lost regional plant varieties. ÖMKi is excellent in this regard. I think that the work they do is vital now, so that we can leave space in clean and unpolluted world for our grandchildren to live.”
„In my opinion, ÖMKi is the only organization in Hungary that strives to provide knowledge with a pragmatic focus on Hungarian organic farmers. As an enthusiastic organic farmer, I gladly participate in workshops and professional meetings organized by ÖMKi. These not only provide new and useful information, but also create opportunities for mutual exchange of experiences with other farmers and professional networking.”
