Agrarian Chamber: drought can cause 100 billion HUF damage to maize production

Drought can cause damage to 100 billion HUF in terms of maize production, and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) requested from the Minister of Interior Pintér Sándor to proclaim a permanent water scarcity period from 1 June until withdrawal – Győrffy Balázs, president of NAK told M1 news channel on Wednesday.

He explained that if the Minister of the Interior announced a permanent water shortage period, farmers would not have to pay the so-called water allowance for the irrigation water. Irrigation is particularly important for cultures with high added value, such as maize, seeds and rice cultivation, he added.
He emphasized that 50 billion forints are available for irrigation in the rural development program. (MTI)