Final payment of the Agro-ecological Program has begun

By: STA Date: 2025. 05. 22. 10:00

Of the participants in the popular Agro-ecological Program (AÖP), 63 thousand farmers have so far received partial payments of more than 82.7 billion forints. The final payment of the program has already begun in the past few days, announced József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development subsidies at the Ministry of Agriculture.

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In the first round, about 66 thousand farmers will receive an additional 8 billion forints in support, and the remaining amounts are being paid continuously. This brings the total payments to more than 90 billion forints, he added. The State Secretary said that this year, participants in the program, which encourages the use of environmentally and climate-conscious farming practices, will receive support for a total of more than 4.1 million hectares, at a rate of 62.9 euros per hectare. Based on the 2024 applications, the expected total support amount of the AÖP reaches HUF 94.8 billion and applies to nearly 68 thousand clients.

The timely progress ensured that the final payments could start smoothly

As a result of the final payment, tens of thousands of producers will receive the remaining part of the total support amount automatically after the completion of the audits, without submitting a separate application – highlighted József Viski. The Ministry of Agriculture and the Hungarian State Treasury remain committed to fast, accurate and transparent payments. The successful implementation of the AÖP will not only support farmers, but also serve the spread of sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices – emphasized the Secretary of State.