AM: Hungary does not want artificial meat

The statement quoted Minister of Agriculture István Nagy, who reported on his social media page that food production cannot be separated from farmland, because then we would lose our culture, which is why our country bans the production and distribution of artificial meat in Hungary.

The Minister emphasized that we must insist that food production be linked to farmland, because this is the basis of our traditions and culture, if we move away from it, we will lose our identity. The spread of meat produced in laboratory conditions would result in a lifestyle change that would completely overturn European culture, which we cannot leave – he added.

The minister also mentioned that there are many concerns regarding meat produced in laboratories. A significant proportion of the food consumed is incorporated into the human body. Consequently, everything must be done to exclude possible negative effects. Our country has examined the issue of cultured meat from all sides and has also subjected the regulation to the necessary EU procedures.

– the minister stated in the AM statement.

The Minister of Agriculture stated that normality, traditions and the work of farmers who have two feet on the ground must be appreciated. The national government is committed to food production linked to the land and strengthening the countryside. Some people have distanced themselves from nature, and a false romanticism is developing in relation to wildlife. The majority of society must understand that without farmers there is no food and no future. “Artificial meat is a fabrication, and we adhere to our culture. Instead of incubation meat farming, let’s choose safe domestic foods” – István Nagy emphasized in the AM statement.