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Abstract
This paper stresses that innovation in Hungary leaves something to be desired, and a perpetual lack of
innovation also applies to the agro-food sector which, of course, consequently weakens the nation’s general
competitiveness.
The 2007-2013 period and the subsequent resources provided by the EU present new challenges. It
is not overstating the case to say that if Hungary is not able to capitalize on this period, then it will face
competitive disadvantages capable of placing Hungarian agriculture in a critical situation. To avoid this, the
conditions for innovation and innovation performance must be improved.
The system of innovation in the Hungarian agro-food sector does not lend itself to the application of
the model constructed on R+D. Therefore, it appears practical to follow the adaptive innovation model, which
would be particularly useful for SMEs.