In MIDAS, we are demonstrating how agroforestry and intercropping serve as a dual-force strategy to transform underutilized, marginal lands into high-performance hubs for the European bioeconomy. Our Hungarian case study, led by SOLTUB Ltd. in collaboration with MATE University, offers a blueprint for this transition.
📍 Located in Gödöllő near Budapest, this 0.5 ha demo site faces several land marginality issues: high soil heterogeneity (sand to brown clay), stony patches, and slopes up to 10% prone to erosion.
🚜 The agroforestry demo utilizes a smart mix of perennial and annual species to create a resilient agro-ecosystem:
🔹Miscanthus and poplar provide deep root systems that stabilize the soil and maximize carbon sequestration.
🔹Safflower, sorghum, and hemp are intercropped to optimize land use and diversify biomass output.
🏭 The biomass harvested from these trials can be used for a variety of high-value, #biobased products in different sectors such as:
🔹Construction and furniture: particle boards made from miscanthus.
🔹Packaging: paper and biodegradable food packaging materials.
🔹Advanced #biobased materials: Cellulose nanocrystals for the automotive and aerospace sectors.
🔹Bioenergy: wood pellets.
🤝 Through Regional Advisory Group (RAG) meetings, the project has brought together farmers, consultants and students directly to the field. These sessions allow stakeholders to see the trials firsthand, share practical cultivation experiences, and explore the market-ready bio-based products being developed in Hungary.
📣 Want to dive deeper into the results of this case study and other European pilots? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on Agroforestry for the Bioeconomy.
📅 Date: 2 March 2026 🕒 Time: 13.45 – 15.10 CET
👉 Discover the full agenda and register now https://lnkd.in/d2mg-5W
