DEEPDEMO
Agroforestry
Location: Fertöd, Hungary
Leader: University of Sopron
This demonstration site focuses on testing agroforestry as a climate adaptation tool for raspberry production. By introducing natural shading from poplars, this site addresses water management and heat stress, enhancing productivity and profitability. It demonstrates a novel, resilient berry production model.
Key Objectives:
Assess natural shading
effects
Strengthen knowledge
sharing
What is being tested on-site?
Agroforestry systems with natural shading and control systems without natural shading will be compared based on the results of:
- microclimate
- water management
- productivity and marketability
- biodiversity
- carbon footprint analysis of production
Project partners that will support:
• Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE),
Institute of Horticulture, Fruit Production Research Center, Fertöd Research Station
• Hungarian Permaculture Association (MAPER)
Non-project partners that will support:
- Kisalföldi KSZC Roth Gyula Erdészeti
- Technikum, Szakképzö Iskola és Kollégium
- WOODTECH KERESKEDELMI ZRT.
- Hanság Faiskola
Stakeholders involved:
- Agroforestry Civil Group (ACT)
- AFINET Hungary Network
- The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture
- Farmers
- Landowners
- Advisors
- Policy makers
Timeframe: Throughout the duration of the project (from 2025 to 2028)
Contact
Dr. Andrea Vityi
vityi.andrea@uni-sopron.hu
Dr. Andrea Vágvölgyi
vagvolgyi.andrea@uni-sopron.hu
Dr. Jenó Varga
varga.jeno@uni-mate.hu