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Hungarians say food waste is as big a problem as climate change
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Climate change: a concern that is losing importance in the EU
According to the Eurobarometer 2025 survey, while 85% of EU citizens think climate change is a serious problem, only 9% rank it among the most pressing challenges. This article is...
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Stable harvest, depressed prices – the Hungarian onion market shows a mixed picture this year
The 2025 season brought some surprises for Hungary’s open-field vegetable growers: instead of the 45–60 scorching days experienced in previous years, this year saw only 11 tropical days, while the...
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The Indian tea industry is in a hot situation: climate change and cost pressures are hitting the market
India, one of the world’s largest tea exporters, is facing serious challenges: heat waves and extreme rainfall fluctuations are increasingly reducing the harvest, while domestic demand is constantly rising. Costs...
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NAK-FruitVeB: demand for table grapes is growing
According to the overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Interprofessional Organization (FruitVeB), with the right variety selection, application of production technology and increased...
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Consumer demand for table grapes is growing significantly
There is development potential in domestic table grape production. It tolerates weather effects somewhat better than other horticultural crops, and its consumption is also increasing. According to the overview of...
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Emergency situation in Hungarian potato fields – where do producers go from here?
Hungarian potato growers are working under increasing pressure: purchase prices are at rock bottom, the import flow seems unstoppable, and climate change is also a serious factor in all this....
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Climate change is redrawing the wine map of our country
The Eger wine region was long known for grape varieties adapted to cooler climates, most notably Egri Bikavér and its white wines. However, climate change has fundamentally reshaped the region’s...
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AM: the Ministry of Agriculture supports ornamental gardeners with several application opportunities
Ornamental gardeners make our world more livable, more beautiful and better with their work, and that is why the sector can count on government support – stated István Nagy, Minister...
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Forestry research is the key to climate change adaptation
With its experience in climate change adaptation, Hungary makes a significant contribution to the success of international forestry research, thereby preserving the green values of our planet – said Péter...
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Tender supports long-term qualitative renewal of forests
The aim of the tender supporting the restructuring of forests is to increase the adaptability and biological value of forests and to ensure the diversity of tree species and forest...
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New tender supports long-term qualitative renewal of forests
Applications for forest restructuring can now be submitted. The aim of the support, which was released with a budget of 10 billion forints, is to help our forests adapt to...
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Climate change and the start of school are shaping off-season travel
The tourist off-season begins in September-October, which is primarily determined by the start of school, said Richárd Róbert Kiss, editor-host of InfoRádió’s tourism magazine program Világszám. According to the expert,...
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Policy issues at Farmer Expo
The sheep sector has the greatest future in agriculture – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture at the 34th Farmer Expo International Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition. According to the...
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K&H: extreme weather conditions are becoming more frequent
Weather is no longer a distant, theoretical risk, but a daily reality in Hungarian agriculture. In 2022, a drought and heat wave of such magnitude were experienced for the first...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Forestry Climate Adaptation Forum established
The Forestry Climate Adaptation Forum held its inaugural meeting, which set the goal of developing the Forestry Climate Adaptation Strategy and the Action Plan related to the Great Plain regions...
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Ecological water replenishment of forests is necessary for their survival
The assessment of needs has begun, and substantive steps are expected from September in the ecological water supply of forests – said the Deputy State Secretary for Forests of the...
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Ecological water replenishment of forests is necessary for their survival
The assessment of needs has begun, and substantive steps are expected from September in the ecological water replenishment of forests – said András Mocz, Deputy State Secretary responsible for forests...
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Forest Climate Adaptation Forum established
The Forest Climate Adaptation Forum held its inaugural meeting, which set the goal of developing the Forest Climate Adaptation Strategy and the Action Plan related to the Great Plain regions....
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Annual Costs From Climate Change Set To Total €35 Trillion
A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has estimated that the global economy faces approximately $38 trillion (€35.61 trillion) in damages each year due to the...
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A new approach is needed in the production of berries
Although climate change has a serious impact on the domestic production of berries, changes could be achieved in this area with the appropriate production technology and variety selection. The professional...
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A thousand water experts are working to combat the drought
A thousand water experts are working nationwide to combat the drought and to help troubled pond farms, fish and fishing pond operators – said the State Secretary for Agriculture of...
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Imre Hubai: artificial water replenishment helps the landscape’s natural adaptability
Artificial water replenishment, which is inevitably necessary due to climate change, helps the landscape’s natural adaptability – stated Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture at the Ministry of...
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Artificial water replenishment helps the landscape’s natural adaptability
Artificial water replenishment which is inevitably necessary due to climate change, helps the landscape’s natural adaptability – stated Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture at the Ministry of...
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Raspberry among the trees: new hope for berry production hit by climate change
One of the most popular fruits of the summer, raspberries, are now receiving special attention not only in the markets but also in the focus of agricultural research. While shoppers...
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Ecological water replenishment has begun on the Ős-Sárvíz River
Ecological water replenishment has begun on the Szedres section of the Ős-Sárvíz River, 100 l/minute, a total of 80 thousand cubic meters of fresh water is being supplied to the...
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Surplus water reaching the annual irrigation demand is stored in the landscape
Through the Water into the Landscape program, 178 million cubic meters of surplus water is currently available for irrigation, which roughly corresponds to Hungary’s annual irrigation water demand, said the...
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Irrigation water resources equivalent to one-third of Lake Balaton are available
Despite the extraordinary drought and lack of precipitation, we can meet all irrigation needs – said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for Agriculture at the Ministry of Agriculture. He added that...
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The country’s water retention capacity will improve significantly
Thanks to the currently ongoing and planned developments, instead of the current 200 million cubic meters, one and a half billion cubic meters of precipitation can be retained and used...
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Climatic taste crisis: is gin’s distinctive flavor in danger?
Juniper berries, which determine the taste of gin, are also suffering from climate change, according to new research from Heriot-Watt University. Experts from the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling...
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