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The Chamber of Agriculture helps the farmers to fill the farmers’ log with a software
The National Agricultural Economics Association (NAK) helps the farmers with a free software to fill in the farmers’ log – the NAK told MTI on Wednesday. The program, which is...
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A bush of”golden tea” worth more than gold in China
Next year's entire harvest from a 410-year-old tea tree was bought for 600,000 yuan (92,000 USD) at an auction in Hunan Province on Wednesday. The tree is 4.5 meters high...
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The Mafia has infiltrated the food industry
The Mafia has infiltrated to the Italian agriculture and food industry. the mafia’s last year's revenue from the Italian agriculture and food industry was more than 16 billion euros –...
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Forum for farmers about transporting chemicals and motor fuels
NAK’s Tolna County branch and the Tolna County Directorate for Disaster Management organised a forum for farmers about how to comply with the regulations for the road transportation of chemicals...
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Farmers already got half of the subsidies
This year there is HUF 400 billion worth of EU funding available to enterprises in the agri-food sector, from which HUF 270 billion has already been paid to successful applicants....
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New name for Italian Riesling
Balaton Circle, Csopak Codex and Riesling Generation announced a competition for finding a new name for the Italian Riesling grape variety. Ideas can be sent in until 30 August and...
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Business relations keep strengthening between Hungary and Romania
The Hungarian National Trading House (MNKH) and the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have organised a business forum in Bucharest, where more than 40 Hungarian and Romanian companies were...
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Magazine: How to advertise online efficiently
Just like in the case of all forms of advertising, the big question about online ads is: How efficient are they? IPG Media Labs, Cadreon and Integral Ad Science prepared...
Read moreRetail sales momentum is back in February
After the halt in January, the momentum in consumption returned in February. The volume of retail sales increased by 6.5 percent, while according to the calendar-adjusted data, a 6.4 percent...
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Nébih: national dairy inspection to start
Zsigó Róbert, Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture ordered the nationwide inspection of milk products, in the wake of the milk producers’s Monday demonstration in Budapest – the...
Read moreAnalysts expect a growth of around 4-5 percent in retail this year
The retail data in February significantly exceeded the analysts' expectations, according to experts interviewed by MTI. According to experts interviewed by MTI, the turnover growth may accelerate later in the...
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The “free” labeled foods met the standards
Based on the results of this year's consumer protection testings the labeling practices of “free” food products has improved. All of the products tested by the National Consumer Protection Authority...
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A producer organization was established that covers 10 percent of the milk production
A new, producer organization was established that covers 10 percent of the domestic dairy production. Four dairy producer groups formed a “producer organization” that will seek to reach the best...
Read moreThe performance of the agricultural sector can be increased by 30 percent
With the maximum utilization of the European Union and domestic resources, the performance of the agricultural sector can be increased by 30 percent. The performance of the agricultural sector last...
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NESTEA Forest Fruit: A taste for real explorers
Enjoy the spring and summer flavors with NESTEA! The new forest fruity NESTEA was inspired by the proximity of nature, the scents of spring, freshness and the explosive strength of...
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Here is the new Dreher Cold Hop Calypso hops
One of the big hit of the last year, the Dreher Cold Hop with new hop and new design will return to the shelves. Last year we introduced the Dreher...
Read moreApplications can be submitted to the Tesco’s NGO program until 8 April
Tesco is extending the registration period of the “You choose, we help” community program! Those interested can be submitted their applications through the program's website until 8 April: (www.tesco.hu/kozosseg). The...
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The power plant in Pécs plans to buy two hundred thousand tons of agricultural by-products this year
The Pannonpower that is the operator of the power plant in Pécs plans the acquisition of two hundred thousand tons of agricultural by-products this year – the company belonnging to...
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The Stihl increase its sales revenue
The annual turnover of the Hungarian subsidiary of the Stihl agricultural machinery manufacturer exceeded 6 billion HUF in 2015 after the 5.87 billion HUF of the previous year. This year...
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We are running out of garlic
Experts say that because of the drought 15-20 percent less garlic was produced in Hungary in 2015 than in the previous year. Retail chains monitored by the Agricultural Economics Research...
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Even the moon is made of cheese
By 2019 the value of worldwide cheese product sales can reach USD 105.1 billion as demand for these products is growing by 4.4 percent a year – revealed a forecast...
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Russian import ban caused great financial losses
The Russian ban on imports resulted in HUF 1,300 billion worth of loss for the Hungarian economy – informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Approximately 10 percent of...
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Coke bottle isn’t iconic enough
Coca-Cola was unable to convince the judges of the EU General Court to give trademark protection for the new version of its iconic bottle: the court ruled it wasn’t distinctive...
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The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board supports the demonstrators
The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board considers the problems of the demonstrators extremely serious, so – like the government – agrees and support for the dairy farmers. . The...
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The President of the Nébih is waiting for the milk producers' representatives on Monday for conciliation
The President of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) receives the dairy farmers' representatives on the occasion of Monday's demonstration. In addition to receiving the petition Oravecz Márton awaits...
Read moreFM: Saudi Arabia would buy Hungarian cattle and sheep
Hungary can be an important partner of Saudi Arabia with its long breed traditions, high quality dairy and beef cattle and feed production – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) announced...
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Lidl is committed to the Hungarian dairy farmers
The Lidl Magyarország puts a great emphasis on offering milk and dairy products produced by the Hungarian manufacturer, thereby supporting the domestic producers. The department store chain bought 6 million...
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Seed Alliance also joined to the Common Agricultural Marketing Code
The Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board (VSZT) joined to the initiative of the Agricultural Marketing Chief Directorate of the Hungarian National Tourist Office. The organization hopes the expansion...
Read moreOpten: corporate world is consolidated slowly
According to Opten, the forced cancellation processes initiated by the registry courts are running out, the number of terminated corporate enterprises is slowly reducing, the number of newly initiated liquidation...
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