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Report: Hungarian Tomato Day 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hungarian Tomato Day 2023, the professional event dedicated to greenhouse tomato production, was held on 2 June, and below you can read the report published by the official media partner of the event, Kert\u00e9szet \u00e9s Sz\u0151l\u00e9szet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in the previous year, the professional day on greenhouse tomato production organized by FruitVeB \u2013 the Hungarian Interprofessional Organization and Product Board for Fruit and Vegetables \u2013 attracted great interest again this year. More than 200 participants registered in advance for the event, which addressed the most important issues of the sector and was held on 2 June at the Aranysz\u00f6m Event Hall in M\u00f3rahalom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Az elismert hazai \u00e9s k\u00fclf\u00f6ldi el\u0151ad\u00f3k a legfrissebb inform\u00e1ci\u00f3kkal szolg\u00e1ltak a paradicsomhajtat\u00f3 kert\u00e9szeket, termel\u0151i szervezeteket foglalkoztat\u00f3 t\u00e9m\u00e1kban. A rendezv\u00e9nyen ki\u00e1ll\u00edt\u00f3 35 h\u00e1tt\u00e9ripari c\u00e9gek \u00e9s inputanyag-szolg\u00e1ltat\u00f3k pedig a leg\u00fajabb technik\u00e1kat, technol\u00f3giai megold\u00e1sokat, innovat\u00edv fajt\u00e1kat mutatt\u00e1k be, hogy a hajtat\u00f3 kert\u00e9szek eredm\u00e9nyesebben, j\u00f6vedelmez\u0151bben termelhessenek. Tev\u00e9kenys\u00e9g\u00fcket seg\u00edthetik a ki\u00e1ll\u00edt\u00f3 p\u00e9nzint\u00e9zetekt\u0151l kapott tan\u00e1csok is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming the participants, Zolt\u00e1n Gubacsi, Vice President of FruitVeB, stated that in recent years\u2014thanks in part to support schemes and favorable loan opportunities\u2014the area of greenhouse tomato production has increased by more than 110 hectares, now exceeding 310 hectares. Of the 150\u2013160 thousand tonnes produced, 75\u201380% consists of loose and truss tomatoes, with the remainder being cherry and cocktail types. The average producer price of greenhouse tomatoes has been steadily increasing not only in Hungary but throughout the European Union. At the same time, total EU production is declining, and imports into the EU are rising, mainly from Morocco (70%), as well as from Turkey and Tunisia. Hungary has also become a player in the international tomato market, with exports reaching 14 thousand tonnes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ferenc Ap\u00e1ti, President of FruitVeB, highlighted that economic calculations show that in the past 4\u20135 years, the total production cost per hectare of greenhouse tomato cultivation has increased by 70\u201380%, and including depreciation, it now reaches 160\u2013180 million HUF. Therefore, growers must continue improving production efficiency to maintain profitability. However, greenhouse tomato producers are on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gubacsi-Zoltan_Magyar-Paradicsom-Napja-2023<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the Support and Development section, D\u00e1vid Mezei, Head of the Agricultural Relations and Agricultural Subsidies Center at MBH Bank Plc., shared the good news that the wave of interest rate hikes by major central banks has largely come to an end, and Hungary is no exception\u2014interest rate cuts are expected, which may favor new investments. He also pointed out that new regulations arising from the EU\u2019s so\u2011called Green Deal (for example, concerning plant and soil protection) will fundamentally shape agricultural production. Moreover, the European Commission aims to influence consumer habits, including reducing meat consumption, which may benefit the fruit and vegetable sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mezei-David_-A-kerteszeti-hajtato-agazat-finanszirozasi-lehetosegei-2023-2024-ben<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Over the past 10 years, horticulture has undergone enormous development thanks to subsidies and favorable financing. The greatest achievement, according to Gy\u00f6rgy Zsolt Papp, Deputy State Secretary responsible for the implementation of rural development programs at the Ministry of Agriculture, is that postharvest machinery has also become eligible for support. He spoke in detail about the transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy and asked that those who have already received support but have not yet implemented their investment request an exemption or deadline extension. If they cannot implement it, they should release it, as new calls for proposals will be launched next year. This year is not about subsidies, but growers wishing to invest may obtain euro\u2011denominated loans if they have sufficient export revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the energy section, Dr. Oliv\u00e9r Hortay, Head of the Energy and Climate Policy Division at Sz\u00e1zadv\u00e9g Economic Research Institute, detailed changes in the energy market. He explained the drivers behind rising energy prices and emphasized that in the short and medium term, gas prices will continue to determine electricity prices. Increasing renewable capacities do not yet provide significant relief, as major investments are needed for grid integration. According to the expert, the energy market remains so turbulent that it is difficult to advise when to purchase energy, but growers may incur smaller losses if they secure their energy needs as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e9ter Sz\u0171cs, Development Director of MVM Z\u00f6ld Gener\u00e1ci\u00f3 Kft. (MVM Green Generation Ltd.), spoke about the possibilities of geothermal energy utilization. It was revealed that Hungary already operates a power plant that generates electricity from geothermal energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Szucs-Peter-MVM-Zold-Generacio-Geotermia_20230602<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A szakmai szekci\u00f3ban Wim Rodenburg, a Producentenorganisaties GLB Hollandia (Holland Z\u00f6lds\u00e9g-Gy\u00fcm\u00f6lcs Term\u00e9ktan\u00e1cs \u00fcgyvezet\u0151 igazgat\u00f3ja) \u00fcgyvezet\u0151 igazgat\u00f3 elmondta, hogyan a hollandiai z\u00f6lds\u00e9gtermeszt\u00e9snek az egyik vez\u00e9rn\u00f6v\u00e9nye a paradicsom. Mintegy 1800 hekt\u00e1ron termeszti 150 c\u00e9g. A hajtat\u00f3fel\u00fclet 40%-a megvil\u00e1g\u00edtott, \u00e9s a term\u00e9s fele f\u00fcrt\u00f6s paradicsom, de ennek a t\u00edpusnak az ar\u00e1nya a fogyaszt\u00f3i szok\u00e1sokhoz igazodva cs\u00f6kken. J\u00f3 h\u00edr, hogy a legt\u00f6bb tag\u00e1llamban n\u00f6vekszik a paradicsomfogyaszt\u00e1s. A hollandiai termeszt\u00e9st is s\u00fajt\u00f3 paradicsom term\u00e9sr\u00e1ncosod\u00e1s v\u00edrussal szemben a higi\u00e9nia szigor\u00edt\u00e1s\u00e1val pr\u00f3b\u00e1lj\u00e1k felvenni a harcot, illetve pr\u00f3b\u00e1lkoznak vakcin\u00e1ci\u00f3val, a legbiztosabb megold\u00e1s pedig a rezisztencia be\u00e9p\u00edt\u00e9se a fajt\u00e1kba. Hollandi\u00e1ban m\u00e1r t\u00f6bb helyen termesztenek ToBRFV ellen\u00e1ll\u00f3 fajt\u00e1kat. Az energiav\u00e1ls\u00e1g hat\u00e1s\u00e1ra a termel\u0151k napi szinten foglalkoznak az energiamenedzsmenttel, hogy cs\u00f6kkents\u00e9k k\u00f6lts\u00e9geiket. A paradicsomkert\u00e9szeket is \u00e9rinti az energiaad\u00f3, \u00e9s egy-k\u00e9t \u00e9ven bel\u00fcl CO2-kibocs\u00e1t\u00e1si ad\u00f3t is terveznek bevezetni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wim-Rodenburg_Presentatie-tomato-DPA_HUN_2023.06.02-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New producer regions are emerging in addition to the well\u2011known tomato\u2011growing areas. Greenhouse production is gradually expanding, for example, in Turkey, as well as in the Middle East, Mexico, Russia, China, and Central Asia, as explained by Dr. D\u00e1niel Tompos, Commercial Director of Bayer Hungaria Ltd. Some of these developments serve local supply or nearby major consumer markets. The major producing countries are not expected to increase their own production significantly; instead, they are likely to purchase more and build greenhouses in locations where production costs are lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding minor crop authorizations, Csaba Sz\u0171cs, Director of the National Food Chain Safety Office, emphasized the effective work of the minor\u2011crop working group, while also noting that this is not the solution to every problem. Presenting the ToBRFV situation in Hungary, he called growers\u2019 attention to the fact that many responsibilities fall on them as well. For example, it is essential to purchase propagation material only from reliable sources, to comply with strict hygiene regulations, and to carry out self\u2011monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Szucs-Csaba_NEBIH_NBI_16_9_20230602Morahalom<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Progress in breeding ToBRFV\u2011resistant varieties was presented to growers by Tibor Tornyai, High\u2011Tech Product Manager at Rijk Zwaan, and by Martijn van Stee, Tomato Breeding Lead at ENZA Vegetable Seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alicja Zielinska\u2011Sz\u0151rin\u00e9, consultant at Grodan, prepared a comparison of production costs in Polish and Hungarian greenhouse tomato cultivation based on grower\u2011provided data. She also explained the reasons behind the differences in specific cost items and highlighted the yield levels required for profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Szorine-Zielinska-Alicja-szaktanacsado-Rockwool-B.V.Grodan<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Two innovative solutions for reducing manual labor were presented. Jaap Weerheim, Product Manager at Certhon \u2013 Greenhouse Solutions, outlined the advantages of the GRONOS (labor\u2011free) tomato production technology and its associated greenhouse design. Anik\u00f3 Antal, Managing Director of HortiGreenTech, introduced the parameters of the Metomotion GroW tomato\u2011harvesting robot. This Israeli\u2011developed robot is already operating in several Dutch greenhouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaap-Weerheim_Robotizalas-az-uveghazi-termesztesben-GRONOS<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Photo gallery of the conference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Besz\u00e1mol\u00f3: Magyar Paradicsom Napja 2023 J\u00fanius 2-\u00e1n ker\u00fclt megrendez\u00e9sre a Magyar Paradicsom Napja 2023 hajtatott paradicsomtermeszt\u00e9si szakmai nap, melyr\u0151l az al\u00e1bbiakban olvashatj\u00e1k a rendezv\u00e9ny hivatalos lapj\u00e1nak, \u2013 a Kert\u00e9szet \u00e9s Sz\u0151l\u00e9szet-nek \u2013 a besz\u00e1mol\u00f3j\u00e1t. A tavalyihoz hasonl\u00f3an id\u00e9n is nagy \u00e9rdekl\u0151d\u00e9s \u00f6vezte a FruitVeB Magyar Z\u00f6lds\u00e9g-Gy\u00fcm\u00f6lcs Szakmak\u00f6zi Szervezet \u00e9s Term\u00e9ktan\u00e1cs hajtatott paradicsom szakmai napj\u00e1t. El\u0151zetesen […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-354","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=354"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1107,"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/354\/revisions\/1107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tomatoday.fruitveb.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}