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Farmer-centric agricultural policy after 2027 receives unanimous support
The EU member states’ agriculture ministers have adopted Council conclusions on the farmer-centric common agricultural policy (CAP) after 2027, which is a fantastic success, as it gives impetus to the...
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Slow but steady growth in sunflower producer prices
Oil World experts expect a global sunflower seed harvest of 53.7 million tonnes in the 2024/2025 marketing year, down 9 percent from 2023/2024. The expected consumption is 55.4 million tonnes,...
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We won an important battle under the leadership of the Hungarian Presidency at the Agriculture Council meeting
We won an important battle under the leadership of the Hungarian Presidency at the Agriculture Council meeting in Brussels, we defended farmers’ subsidies with the EU agriculture ministers – said...
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Call for proposals to support individual advisory services has been published
A new call for proposals has been published with a budget of HUF 10 billion to support individual advisory services provided to farmers, thus helping sector players to cope with...
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In addition to delicious desserts, poppy seeds are the raw material for many of our medicines
Poppy seeds are not only excellent as a traditional raw material for our desserts. Due to their rich vitamin and mineral content, their consumption also contributes to the healthy functioning...
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It is important that the post-2027 agricultural policy makes the EU’s agriculture farmer-friendly
It is important to discuss how the conclusions on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will make the European Union’s agriculture farmer-centric and farmer-friendly, the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture stated...
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AM: From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days
From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days. The 30-day payment deadline for agricultural and food products has been a requirement since 2012, but – in order to...
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KSH: Agricultural output in 2024 fell by 8.0 percent compared to the previous year
The total output of agriculture in 2024 amounted to over 4.0 thousand billion forints, falling by 8.0 percent compared to the previous year. The decrease was caused by a combined...
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EU and Mercosur countries reach political agreement on planned free trade agreement
The European Commission and representatives of Mercosur countries have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement and reached a political agreement on its conclusion, the Brussels-based executive body announced on...
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Researchers from the University of Debrecen examined the role of sweet corn in preserving health
Researchers from the University of Debrecen (DE) examined the increase in the yield of sweet corn and its role in preserving and improving human health: the four-year project, carried out...
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Hungarian Commissioner responsible for animal welfare in the European Commission
The new European Commission has taken office. For the first time since our accession to the EU, there is a Hungarian Commissioner who can directly act to promote EU and...
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From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days
The 30-day payment deadline for agricultural and food products has been in force since 2012, but – in order to protect producers – violating it will also result in an...
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Farmers take to the streets in Belgium to protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement
Several dozen farmers took to the streets in eastern Belgium to protest against the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur countries,...
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Hungary encourages the development of knowledge-based agriculture
The Hungarian EU Presidency focuses on knowledge-based agriculture and the creation of a sustainable, crisis-resistant, farmer-friendly agriculture, said the State Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Ministry of...
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EU agri-food body set up to help work on agriculture and food
The European Commission has set up a new consultative body, the European Agriculture and Food Council, to build and maintain a culture of dialogue, trust and multi-stakeholder participation within the...
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Ecological research institute draws attention to the importance of composting on the occasion of World Soil Day
The Ecological Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) draws attention to the importance of composting in its announcement on the occasion of World Soil Day on Thursday. “Compost is one of the...
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145 thousand farmers received advance payments by the end of November
The second advance payment period of the new period of the Common Agricultural Policy has ended, within the framework of which 145 thousand farmers received 317.8 billion forints in support....
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The average price of light and heavy lamb also increased by more than 30 percent
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s sheep and goat imports (live animals and meat) were 112.5 thousand tonnes in January-August 2024, a 5 percent decrease compared to the...
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150,000 people have signed the agricultural petition, but that’s not enough
More than 150,000 people have already signed the agricultural petition, but we can’t stop there – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video message posted on his social...
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Agrometeorology: soils continue to replenish
The upper half-meter layer of soils contains a lot of moisture almost nationwide, which means favorable conditions for the strengthening of autumn cereals before winter, and the soils continue to...
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Chamber of Agriculture: Demand for walnuts is picking up, plantation size has increased
The demand for walnuts, the indispensable raw material for Christmas bejgli, zserbó and hókifli, will pick up at the end of the year. According to the overview of the National...
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AM: the range of HIR trademarked products has expanded further
On the 10th Jubilee Producers’ Communities Day, 22 products from 12 applicants were granted the right to use the HIR trademark, bringing the number of HIR trademarked products to 238,...
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Innovation and knowledge transfer also play a major role in increasing sustainability
It is necessary to disseminate modern technologies and sustainable practices in agriculture to address environmental challenges. This also helps the long-term competitiveness of the sector. The National Environment, Water Management...
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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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Agrometeorology: soil sufficiently moistened almost nationwide
Last week’s heavy rainfall sufficiently moistened the upper layer of the soil almost nationwide, so that the crops sown in the fall are mostly in favorable conditions – HungaroMet Zrt....
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Soil preparation work is more favorable compared to last year
According to the operational reports for the date of November 12, the planned area of autumn crops this year is 1.5 million hectares, and soil preparation has been completed on...
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The importance of the beekeeping sector goes beyond itself
Honey can be imported, but pollination cannot – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a conference on the future of the European beekeeping sector, held in Brussels on Thursday...
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NAK: greater than expected interest in the new CAP Strategic Plan applications
The new CAP Strategic Plan applications received greater than expected interest, with significant oversubscriptions for most of the open calls – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on...
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Cattle slaughterings down by more than 10 percent
39.8 thousand cattle were slaughtered in the first half of 2024, 10.4 percent less than in the same period of the previous year. The live weight of the slaughtered animals...
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NAK President: Area-based subsidies are decisive for the operation of Hungarian agriculture
Area-based subsidies are decisive for the operation of Hungarian agriculture, stated the President of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Association of Hungarian Farmer Associations and Cooperatives (Magosz) at...
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