Hello Dear Visitor!

My name is Máté Havasi. I grew up on the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary and have lived here for most of my life. I have degrees in environmental research and fisheries engineering, and a doctorate in animal husbandry. I have spent years in academia as a teacher and researcher.

After my academic career, I gained experience in crop production in a large, innovative fruit orchard, where I was responsible for the biological maintenance of the plantations. This included ensuring the efficient pollination of eight fruit species. During my work, I became familiar with the diverse needs of crops and the technological characteristics, ecological requirements and role of the most important pollinator species cultivated in Europe. 

These years have also taught me how vulnerable our production systems are from an ecological perspective, how much disruption and alarm a weather anomaly, supply problem, any problem related to farmed pollinators, etc. can cause. All of this broadened my interests and directed my attention towards natural pollinator communities.

My goal is to share and use the accumulated knowledge and experience as widely as possible for the benefit of nature conservation and agriculture. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me!