We value and strongly support the work of beekeepers

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 09. 06. 11:46

The activity of beekeepers makes our environment livable and sustainable. Honey can be imported, but pollination cannot, but without it, there is no future and no food security either – said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy at the centenary ceremony of the founding of the Sárvár és Vidéke Bee Society on Saturday.

The head of the ministry reminded that there are about 20 million beehives in the European Union and 711 thousand beekeepers work. For comparison: in Hungary, we keep 1.2 million bee colonies, and there are almost 13 bee colonies per square kilometer. This number is one of the highest in the world. Although it is the smallest sector of agriculture, as the economic result that is due to bees accounts for barely one percent, looking at the indirect benefit, we see that the entire agriculture, our entire food industry and our entire future depends on the activity of the bees. This is precisely why we cannot be grateful enough for the indispensable work of the players in the sector.

István Nagy also touched on the fact that between 2023 and 2027, the beekeeping sector will receive support of around 42.7 million euros, including domestic funds, as part of the measures of the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy. The minister drew attention to the fact that animal welfare support can also be applied for after bees. The maintenance of healthy bee colonies and the entire sector is supported by the support instrument introduced in Hungary for the first time in the European Union, which means an amount equal to 15 euros per bee colony per year. In his speech, the head of the ministry also touched on the fact that beekeeping is a key sector in Hungarian agriculture. Recognizing this, Hungary has made it possible for beekeeping activities to be tax-free in a unique way in Europe. In addition, Hungarian beekeepers have been receiving a so-called bee health subsidy from domestic sources for five years now, which they claim every year after 1 million bee colonies. The amount of this is HUF 1,000 per bee colony, he added.

At the event, István Nagy thanked the dedicated and value-creating work of the Sárvár és Vidéke Bee Society, which was celebrating its 100th anniversary, with a certificate from the minister.
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