Tag "Európai Unió"
The situation of the EU cherry and fruit industry in the 2024/25 business year
Stone fruit producers are concerned about the burdens imposed on them by the European Union’s phytosanitary, environmental protection and packaging regulations, which greatly affect production costs. Stone fruit production is...
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The price of fodder corn rose by 16 percent
The European Union’s corn harvest will not be abundant in 2024, currently around 60 million tons are indicated, which would be 4 percent lower than the year before and 5...
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Always, under all circumstances, the interests of Hungarian farmers come first
The interests of Hungarian farmers come first, which is why our country continues to maintain the ban on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products – stated Minister of Agriculture István...
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At the EU level, the increase in performance of domestic livestock breeding is also outstanding
The performance of the Hungarian pig, poultry and dairy sectors increased significantly in the first half of 2024, even in comparison with the European Union, and the export rate of...
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Promotional Budget Cuts Could Impact EU Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: Freshfel Europe
The European Commission’s plan to redirect funds allotted for the agricultural promotion policy could harm the competitiveness of EU fruit and vegetables and slow down the progress achieved in promoting...
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The producer price of lamb increased by 20 percent
According to data from the European Commission, the European Union’s sheep and goat imports (live animals and meat) were 56.4 thousand tons in January-April 2024, which means a decrease of...
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The processing sales price of dairy products has stagnated or decreased
The producer price of raw milk, expressed in national currency, rose by 15 percent in the USA and 1 percent in the European Union in May 2024, while it decreased...
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The average price of white sugar on the world market decreased by 9 percent
The average price of white sugar on the world market in May 2024 was 512 euros/ton, almost 9 percent lower than in April. On the London Mercantile Exchange (LIFFE), the...
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The goal of the Hungarian EU presidency is to represent farmer-centered agricultural policy
The goal of the Hungarian EU presidency is to represent the farmer-friendly agricultural policy, which affects all citizens of the union, because it is important that safe and quality food...
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The interests of farmers must be placed at the center of the common agricultural policy
Farmers and farmers’ interests must once again be placed at the center of the European common agricultural policy (CAP), the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture declared on Monday in Brussels. (Photo:...
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A criminal group dealing in fake and illegal plant protection products and fertilizers has been busted in Romania and Italy
A criminal group was involved in the illegal trade of fake plant protection products and fertilizers banned in the European Union, which was dismantled by the Romanian and Italian authorities,...
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EU Presidency – AM: BIOEAST member countries draw attention to the importance of research and innovation related to the sustainable use of natural resources in a joint statement
The consecutive Hungarian EU presidency, in cooperation with the BIOEAST initiative, organized a high-level political forum in Brussels to promote research and innovation in Central and Eastern Europe, the Ministry...
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Edible poppies from producers will be available at an affordable price
This year, the signs are favorable for Hungarian poppy producers both in terms of quantity and quality. Based on the current state of the poppy plantations, an abundant harvest is...
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Farmers must be put at the center of EU agricultural policy
A competitive, crisis-proof, sustainable, farmer-friendly and knowledge-based future EU agricultural policy is needed, said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who met with Cesare Onestini, Director General of Agriculture, Fisheries, Social...
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European agriculture must be farmer-oriented
Competitiveness, crisis management, sustainability and the knowledge-based economy will be on the agenda of the six-month Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union starting July 1, with the...
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AM State Secretary: a competitive, crisis-proof and farmer-friendly EU agricultural policy is needed
European farmers need a competitive, crisis-resistant and farmer-friendly EU agricultural policy, and Hungary will represent these aspects during its EU presidency, the Secretary of State for Agriculture and Rural Development...
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From EU self-sufficient poultry products, there is no need for imports of dubious origin
In recent years, the situation of the poultry sector has been complicated by many challenges, various epidemics, declining demand due to wartime inflation, and cheap but poor-quality products that do...
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A record wheat harvest is expected
In the May forecast of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the 2024/2025 wheat harvest was published for the first time global harvest expectations for the economic year, in...
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The EU has extended by one year the rules on the import of Ukrainian and Moldovan products into the EU without customs duties and quantitative restrictions
The Council of the European Union has extended for another year the validity of the temporary trade regulation, according to which Ukraine and Moldova can import their products, including agricultural...
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The EP approved the review of the EU’s common agricultural policy
The revision of the common agricultural policy (CAP) was approved at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the aim of which is to reduce the administrative burden...
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We don’t eat enough vegetables and fruits
Based on the latest data provided by Freshfel Europe, Hungary is at the bottom of the middle range of the European Union’s fresh market fruit and vegetable consumption ranking. During the...
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European Parliament adopts AI legislation
The European Parliament has voted by an overwhelming majority in favour of EU legislation on artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking regulation is expected to enter into force early next year and...
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The processing sales price of Trappist cheese has decreased
The producer price of raw milk, expressed in national currency, decreased by 5 percent in the USA in February 2024, by 6 percent in March 2024 in New Zealand, and...
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Agricultural subsidies: MBH Bank provides pre-financing for up to several years
MBH Bank further expanded the possibilities of pre-financing agricultural subsidies. At the credit institution, farmers can now apply for pre-financing of grants within the framework of the Unified Applications, not...
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An immediate revision of EU regulations on imported products is necessary
While the European Commission requires its own producers to comply with the strictest food safety standards in the world, it allows salmonella-infected Ukrainian chicken meat to enter without restrictions. The...
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10 percent more sunflower crops are expected in the EU this year
Oil World expects a worldwide sunflower seed harvest of 57.9 million tons in 2023/2024. economic year, this may exceed the previous year’s volume by 4 percent. The global output may...
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István Jakab: Hungary has the right to protect the health of the Hungarian people
Hungary has the right to protect the health of the Hungarian people – stressed István Jakab, the president of the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Associations and Farmers’ Cooperatives (Magosz) on...
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Beekeepers: this year’s harvest prospects are good, but the low purchase price is a problem for large honey producers
This year’s acacia season may be favorable for domestic beekeepers, however, as a result of persistently low purchase prices caused by Chinese honey flowing into the European Union – mostly...
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The destructive effect of Chinese honey can only be mitigated with EU instruments
Domestic beekeepers are optimistic about this year’s acacia season, however, due to the persistently low purchase prices caused by the influx of Chinese – mostly counterfeit – honey into the...
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Pálinka is part of our national identity and culture
Pálinka is one of the trademarks of Hungarians, which has been a true national treasure for centuries, unites us even in the storms of history and unites our nation –...
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