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Consumers can look forward to “pick-your-own” sales this year as well

Although this spring’s weather was not kind to fruit growing, consumers can still find those orchards and plantations where they offer “pick-your-own” sales. It is therefore worth going with an...

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Dramatic sour cherry harvest expected after severe frost damage: sector faces situation not seen in decades

The Hungarian sour cherry season officially starts in mid-June, but this year promises particularly worrying prospects. Both the domestic and European harvests promise to be weak, and processed stocks are...

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István Nagy: More than 3 thousand billion forints will be allocated for infrastructure investments in rural development by 2027

In the EU cycle until 2027, more than 3 thousand billion forints will be allocated for infrastructure investments in rural development – the Minister of Agriculture announced on the M1...

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The National Chamber of Agriculture and Food provides a discount on membership fees for about 300,000 members

According to the unanimous decision of the National Assembly of Delegates of the National Chamber of Agriculture and Food (NAK), a discount on membership fees will be provided to about...

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This year’s strawberry harvest is delayed due to the cool May

Farmers involved in domestic strawberry production were hoping for a good season this year, but so far the season has proven to be “unbearable”. According to the joint market overview...

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Fruit growers can count on the government even during challenges

The government is committed to supporting the horticultural sector even during challenges. Therefore, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy initiated a consultation with the sector’s stakeholders in order to review the...

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Dramatic frost damage hits Hungarian fruit production – A paradigm shift is needed

The year 2025 will go down in history as one of the most serious crises in Hungarian fruit production. Dr. Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB – Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable...

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Strawberry shortage on the markets in mid-May – weather caused serious damage

By mid-May, a noticeable strawberry shortage had developed on the domestic markets – and this is not just a Hungarian phenomenon, it affects the whole of Europe. This year’s spring...

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Agrometeorology: May rain is badly needed

The soil is dry in large areas of the Great Plain and the Lesser Plain, which is why it is extremely difficult to sow seeds; although more or less precipitation...

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AM: Minister of Agriculture declares force majeure due to April frost damage

The spring frost damage that occurred at the beginning of April is recognized as a force majeure event for the entire territory of the country by István Nagy, Minister of...

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Hungary’s agricultural relations with Georgia are reaching a new level

The cooperation between our country and Georgia in the field of agriculture is particularly important, said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who received David Songulashvili, Minister of Environment and Agriculture...

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Minister of Agriculture declares force majeure due to April frost damage

The spring frost damage that occurred at the beginning of April is recognized as a force majeure event for the entire territory of the country by Minister of Agriculture István...

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A fruit vaccine day is organized in several parts of the country on the day of Hungarian fruit landscapes

Set wood, not others! The Fruit Day is organized in March and April in several parts of the country in connection with the Hungarian Fruit Landscape Day; Anyone at the...

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Spring frost danger again: Hungarian fruit production is increasingly at risk due to climate change

In 2025, bud break and flowering began earlier than average for many fruit species. The frosts expected in the coming week again pose a serious threat to grape and fruit...

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Let’s eat as many Hungarian walnuts as possible, and not just in December!

The season of walnut cakes has arrived. It is no coincidence that the demand for the essential ingredient for Christmas bagels, gerbeau and snow cookie increases at the end of...

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Sweet chestnuts are a healthy delicacy when cooked, fried or processed

This year’s sweet chestnut harvest was less than usual. Not only in our country, but throughout Europe, less of the favorite delicacy of the autumn-winter period has been produced, but...

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It’s time to plant fruit trees in the fall

The production of seedlings, grafts, and fruit-bearing shrubs has begun in domestic fruit nurseries. The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy draws attention to the fact that we should only buy...

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Soil preparation has been completed on half of the autumn sowing areas

Based on the data of the operative reports for the subject date of October 8, the planned area of ​​autumn-sown crops this year is 1.54 million hectares, 49.8 percent of...

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It has been revealed how much money farmers can expect during the advance payment period of direct subsidies

The Ministry of Agriculture has published how much advance support farmers can expect in connection with the direct support related to the 2024 uniform applications. The advance payment period is...

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Fruit growing is in crisis: There is no supply and rising costs are affecting the sector

Across Europe, fewer and fewer people see the future in fruit growing, which has serious consequences for the sector. Farmers are getting old, and in many cases there is no...

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The drought did not spare the pears either

This year, the lowest pear harvest of the last ten years is expected, according to the overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit...

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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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Mixed results in the market for cherries, apricots and peaches

The national average of the cherry harvest was 22.8 percent lower than last year, amounting to 5.4 tons per hectare. While only 1.9 tons of cherries were grown per hectare...

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The average yield of peaches and nectarines may be twice that of last year

In Hungary, the harvest of peaches and nectarines decreased to 13.80 thousand tons (-35 percent) in 2023 (Eurostat). According to the publication of the Agrárközgazdasági Intézet Informative report on summer...

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Expanding production, increasing efficiency in Hungarian vegetable production

In the past decade and a half, there has been a significant improvement in efficiency in domestic vegetable production, which is most strikingly reflected in the yields, said Minister of...

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A balanced harvest is expected this year on domestic plum orchards

However, based on the overview of NAK and FruitVeB, a normal, balanced harvest can still be expected, compared to the average of the last 4 years, we can count on...

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MBH AgrárTrend Index: Hungarian agriculture is at a height not seen for a long time

A slightly slower than expected, but definite positive turn is visible in the Hungarian food industry The favorable assessment of the situation of the actors of the Hungarian food industry...

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The producer price of domestic raspberries is lower

According to Eurostat data, raspberries were grown on 180 hectares in Hungary in 2023, and the annual yield was between 460 and 540 tons in recent years. According to KSH...

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The average yield of apricots is outstanding

Among the fruits, cherry picking showed 99.7 percent readiness on July 16. The national average decreased by about 20 percent compared to last year, and was 5.3 tons/hectare. The yield...

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Domestic vegetable and fruit production is in danger

It’s a good time to know that Hungary can be a huge loser from climate change, and the severe droughts of recent years often show this. The first victims have...

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