Beekeepers will receive 1.8 billion HUF indirect funding per year

Beekeepers will receive 1.8 billion HUF indirect funding over the course of a year to buy bees, bee health care products, support for continuing vocational training, consultancy and the latest literature – Bross Péter, president of the National Association of Hungarian Beekeepers told M1 news channel on Friday.

From this year, the Ministry of Agriculture has increased the pollination support per beehive from 500 to 1000 HUF, and the funds provided by the Hungarian beekeeping program have also been significantly increased. With additional support, beekeepers can produce more honey and more can be export if the weather permits. (MTI)