Tag "mezőgazdaság"
Compound fertilizer sales increased by 45 percent
Fertilizer distributors sold 518 thousand tons of fertilizer directly to farmers in the first quarter of 2025. Although the volume sold was 2.1 percent less than a year earlier, due...
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Border inspection inspections have started this year too
Government agencies have started the implementation of the 2025 border inspection inspections. According to the law, the land must be utilized with production appropriate to the field of cultivation, or...
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Hungary may declare exemption from foot-and-mouth disease at the end of May
No new cases have been detected since the last outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, and the longest part of the incubation period is “over”. If the situation remains like...
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Call for young farmers launched
Supporting generational change is a priority in Hungarian agriculture, as this sector cannot remain competitive without young people. One of the highlights of this is the call for non-refundable support...
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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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AM: Hungarian-Bavarian agricultural relations at the threshold of a new beginning
It is very instructive that we were able to agree on almost all issues. We must seek cooperation and how we can jointly provide effective answers to the emerging challenges...
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Zsolt V. Németh: water management directorates must also deal with flood protection and water retention
Although water retention tasks and drought protection have become more important due to climate change, water management directorates must also deal with the management of excess water and flood protection...
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The Chamber of Agriculture is organizing career orientation camps for primary school students this year as well
In order to popularize agricultural professions, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is organizing free career orientation camps for primary school students in grades 5-6-7 at 19 locations across the...
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Ministry of Agriculture: China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts
China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts – the Ministry of Agriculture announced in a statement sent to MTI on Tuesday. According to the ministry, Deputy State Secretary...
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We share the same goals with France regarding European agriculture
The interests of Hungarian and French farmers have always been the same, we are also on the same page when it comes to our agricultural policy goals, whether it is...
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Innovation is the engine of competitiveness in mushroom production too
The technological developments in the horticultural sector, including intensive mushroom production, are of paramount importance, which is why the government also supports the implementation of these serious investments. These significantly...
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Hungarian-American agricultural relations have gained new momentum
The University of Debrecen and South Dakota State University signed an agreement on the Hungarian-American dual degree precision agricultural engineering training program in a ceremonial setting. Deputy Secretary of State...
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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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The government is supporting farmers’ investments with a new measure
The call for interest and institutional guarantee fee support that is now being published will help implement investments by agricultural and food industry enterprises, announced József Viski, State Secretary for...
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AM: Hungarian-Bavarian agricultural relations at the threshold of a new beginning
It is very instructive that we were able to agree on almost all issues. We must seek cooperation and how we can jointly provide effective answers to the emerging challenges...
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Favorable working capital loans and interest subsidies also help farmers
Favourable working capital loans and interest subsidies also help farmers – emphasized József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (AM),...
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AM: the future of the Hungarian wine sector is quality and innovation
Hungarian wines are able to compete with the most famous wine regions in the world in terms of quality, uniqueness and diversity. The future of the sector lies in innovation...
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Only four weeks left to submit single applications
By May 14, 2025, farmers had submitted 82,432 applications, 80.6 percent of which, 66,467, were submitted with the help of the chamber’s village economists. Applications can be submitted without penalty...
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The government is helping pig farmers with compensation
Pig farmers in areas restricted due to foot-and-mouth disease can apply for support at the district offices. The government is not leaving pig farmers alone, it is helping them mitigate...
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Agrometeorology: cool weather slows down plant development
The cool weather is not favorable for agriculture, and although some precipitation will arrive over the weekend, it is far from as much as the thirsty plants in the Great...
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Focus on labor market challenges in the agricultural industry
With the rise of modern technologies, agriculture and the food industry increasingly require professionals with technological knowledge. Mechanization, digitalization and innovation have become not only an opportunity, but also a...
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Hungarian students abroad were able to expand their agricultural knowledge
The Hungarian students abroad participating in the Ministry of Agriculture’s higher education internship program, the agricultural intellectuals of the future, were welcomed by Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös at the...
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Research related to drought protection and water management is of paramount importance
Research and development related to drought and water management are of key importance for the sustainability of agriculture. The knowledge available at the Karcag National Climate and Landscape Research Center...
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In order to promote agricultural professions, the NAK will also organize “Professional Taster” camps for career seekers in 2025
The National Chamber of Agriculture is organizing free “Professional Taster” career orientation camps for elementary school students in grades 5-6-7 at 19 locations across the country. During the five-day summer...
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FBAMSZ: it is advisable to apply for the 2025 agricultural insurance premium subsidy by Thursday
In the unified subsidy application submitted to the Hungarian State Treasury (MÁK), it is possible to apply for the agricultural insurance premium subsidy without penalty in 2025 until May 15...
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European Commission proposes to simplify CAP to boost competitiveness
The European Commission presented a package of measures on Wednesday to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support farmers and boost competitiveness, with legislative changes aimed at reducing the...
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EU pesticide sales fall
Around 292,000 tonnes of pesticides were sold in the European Union in 2023, the lowest level since 2011, down 9% from the previous year and 18% from 2021, the EU’s...
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The future of the Hungarian wine sector is quality and innovation
Hungarian wines are able to compete with the world’s most renowned wine regions in terms of quality, uniqueness and diversity. The future of the sector lies in innovation – said...
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Tender for more effective treatment of animal diseases now available
A tender for the fight against antimicrobial resistance has been published, which will provide significant assistance to livestock farmers in the more effective treatment and prevention of animal diseases. According...
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Live pig imports fell by 42 percent
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports decreased by 3.3 percent to 5,600 tons in January-February 2025 compared to the volume sold on the...
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