The Ministry of Agriculture has set itself the goal of doubling fish consumption

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2018. 07. 20. 11:35

The Ministry of Agriculture is working to double the current Hungarian fish consumption of 5.7 kilograms per capita as soon as possible – Nagy István, Minister of Agriculture said on Saturday in Mohács.

He recalled that the VAT on fish decreased from 27 percent to 5 percent in January, supporting the ministry’s ambition.

The Minister informed that for the implementation of the Hungarian Fisheries Management Operational Program 2014-2020 (MAHOP) Hungary has 15.5 billion HUF from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, together with the national self-financing. (MTI)

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