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Protecting our created world is our common duty
Hungary is committed to the fight against climate change, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced at the AIM for Climate conference in Washington on Monday. In his speech, the minister...
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Grain growers are confident in a good harvest
Hungarian grain growers are confident of a good harvest, their herds are developing nicely – said the president of the National Association of Grain Growers when asked by MTI. Tamás...
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Mabisz: last year’s drought may further increase interest in premium-subsidized plant insurance
The application for this year’s plant insurance fee subsidy can now be submitted to the state treasury; after last year’s drought, the interest in the scheme is expected to grow...
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Agrometeorology: winter wheat and canola would need slightly warmer weather
The corn plants are developing nicely, the rapeseed is also blooming, the soil is sufficiently moist for them, but they would need slightly warmer weather, however, after a temporary warming,...
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Spain and northern Italy were hit by drought
A significant part of Spain is affected by drought, and in the northern part of Italy, the autumn crops grow in difficult conditions due to the lack of water, the...
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Rains hamper sowing in Zala County
Spring sowing has begun in Zala county, but the rainy weather is hampering the work. So far, seeds have been sown on 2,500 hectares, while in the same period of...
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Spain may face a serious water shortage this year, which will also affect agriculture
Spain may face a serious water shortage this year, as the contents of water reservoirs have dropped to 50.7 percent of their capacity due to unusually dry weather, the Spanish...
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Water restrictions have been introduced in Tunisia
Water restrictions have been introduced in Tunisia, in the North African country struggling with the economic crisis and years of drought, the regulations will probably hit the agricultural sector the...
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According to experts, corn production can be profitable again this year
The events of the past year have made many domestic corn producers uncertain, while experts draw attention to the fact that this year, thanks to the already wetter weather, the...
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The payment of subsidies related to Natura 2000 grasslands begins
By the end of the month, farmers will receive funds worth about HUF 12.5 billion through support related to Natura 2000 grasslands – announced Zsolt Feldman, the State Secretary responsible...
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The government quadrupled the resources of the damage mitigation fund
Until March 31, more than 22,000 producers will receive a total of HUF 50.6 billion in agricultural damage mitigation allowances to mitigate the losses of the exceptionally droughty last year,...
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Water transport plummeted last year due to war and drought
Fewer goods were transported over shorter distances in Hungary last year compared to 2021, with water transport falling the most, by 26 percent, but the performance of railways and roads...
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Agrometeorology: autumn sowing would benefit from rain
Precipitation would be good for autumn sowing, because February was quite dry in a large area, the National Meteorological Service wrote in its weekly agrometeorological analysis. In the analysis published...
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In Italy, due to the drought, a national water use plan came into force
The Roman government appointed a government commissioner to deal with the extraordinary drought situation, and implemented a national plan to regulate water use following Wednesday’s summit on the drought. For...
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Another favorite food of Hungarians may continue to rise in price
The drought was not good for the market of olive oil and olives, which is also a popular segment in Hungary. This year, around 37 percent fewer olives are expected...
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There is a shortage of onions on the European market
In particular, few onions were produced in our country last year, which is mainly due to the historic drought and the shrinking of growing areas for years. Hungary needs significant...
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Due to the drought, it may become necessary to restrict water use in Italy, according to the government
As a consequence of the extreme drought, it may even become necessary to “ration” the national water supply in Italy, Gilberto Pichetto Frantin, the minister responsible for environmental protection and...
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Restrictions on water use may also become necessary in Italy for the sake of food supply
As a consequence of the extreme drought, it may even become necessary to “ration” the national water supply in Italy, Gilberto Pichetto Frantin, the minister responsible for environmental protection and...
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In Europe, the year started with favorable weather for autumn sowing
The year began with favorable weather for autumn sowing in Europe, but the unusually mild weather may cause problems in the coming months, the National Meteorological Service wrote in its...
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There is serious confusion on the domestic grain market, is Hungarian bread still Hungarian?
So far, more than 1.3 billion tons of grain and oilseeds of dubious quality – of which 900,000 tons are corn – have arrived in our country from Ukraine. Due...
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The increase in the price not only of food, but also of raw materials was much higher than in other EU countries
Inflation broke decade-long records in most European countries last year, a substantial part of which was caused by the increase in the price of food. And food inflation can largely...
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K&H farmers have to expect higher purchase prices for the next production cycle
In 2023, agricultural businesses must expect that purchase prices will have already risen significantly for the next production cycle, but sales prices cannot be expected to rise any further, although...
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Information for small producers: How can the risk of mycotoxin contamination in milk and milk products be reduced?
The weather typical of 2022, the prolongation of the hot, dry summer period, not only resulted in a deterioration of the average corn yield, but also increased the risk of...
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Significant political tools help the modernization of the horticulture sector
The current challenges, including the drought and the drastically rising input prices, draw attention to the importance of developments that increase input efficiency and production security – said Sándor Farkas,...
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FAO: Food crisis tightens its grip on 19 ‘hunger hotspots’
The number of people facing acute food insecurity worldwide is expected to continue to rise precipitously, as the food crisis tightens its grip on 19 ‘hunger hotspots’ – driven by...
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The level of mechanization is a question of competitiveness in agriculture
While we are happy with the past successes of the agrarian farm, we are interested in the agricultural and food industry enterprises and producers being able to carry out efficient...
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AKI: fewer tomatoes were grown in Hungary and globally
Globally and in Hungary, fewer industrial tomatoes were produced in 2022 than the previous year – the Agricultural Economics Institute (AKI) reports in its publication. In the summary published on...
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The productivity of agriculture can increase significantly
With the smart use of subsidies from the 2023-2027 EU development cycle in Hungarian agriculture, productivity can increase by one and a half times and the added value by two...
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When will the EU apple market breathe?
The apple market does not run smoothly. The EU apple harvest is higher than expected, but consumers are buying fewer apples and are generally more price conscious. However, according to...
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Meteorological service: soil recharge is gaining momentum
The recharge of the soils in autumn and winter is gaining momentum, and rainfall can be expected several times by the end of next week, the National Meteorological Service wrote...
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