Joint International Conference on Long-term Experiments ...

PREFACE
With the general aims to contribute to the exchange of opinions and to
the development of cross border cooperation the <strong>International</strong>
<strong>Conference</strong> on Long-term Experiments, Agricultural Research and
Natural Resources is dedicated to the 45 th anniversary of the
establishment of the Field Experiment at Nyírlugos.
In this regard, one of the most important tasks is to evaluate results
of long-term research sites, test sustainability of water and nutrient
management systems and identify priorities of natural resource
management. For sustainable use of natural resources, we need research
in the principles of multifunctional agriculture and education that will
address the problems of communities. The goal is to bring together
people and resources, to promote an agriculture that is efficient,
profitable, socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable.
The primary objective is to provide a model, where the total
agricultural system and community are taken into account, and
agriculture is not separated from the natural ecosystem of the region. The
most critical challenge is to consider the needs of technological
development and natural ecosystem, and provide an educational
environment for people living in Nyírség region. The international
conference will also help cross border cooperation on the sustainable use
of natural resources. All Hungarian and foreign experts are welcome,
including members and leaders of doctoral schools in the fields of
agriculture, natural and social sciences.
Debrecen-Nyírlugos 31. May 2007
István Láng Tamás Németh
János Nagy János Kátai
Vasile Bara György Hovánszki
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