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Domestic fish production in ponds increased in 2024
A total of 22,838 tons of fish were produced in Hungarian ponds in 2024, which is 16.1 percent more than the previous year. The vast majority of fish production, 81.5...
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Farmers spent the most on soil conditioners and stubble decomposers in 2024
Of the observed crop enhancer categories, producers purchased the largest quantities of various composts and peats in 2024 (this is 54.5 percent of the total volume sold). In second place...
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There is a serious opportunity in almond production
Almonds are an increasingly sought-after product worldwide, including in our country. This is one of our best-known nuts, and it has serious potential due to its versatile uses, the mechanization...
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Agrometeorology: Medárd’s turn unlikely, drought will intensify
Although it may rain in several places on Medárd’s day, the weather will turn drier again and the drought will intensify – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on...
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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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Balaton wines connect the past and the present, the producer and the consumer
Wine is not only a factor in the national economy, but also culture, history, the essence of human work and the spirit of community – stated István Nagy, Minister of...
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István Nagy: EU may soon lift restrictions imposed on Hungary due to foot-and-mouth disease
In the best case scenario, the European Union is expected to lift all restrictions imposed on Hungary due to foot-and-mouth disease within days – emphasized Minister of Agriculture István Nagy...
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Single applications can still be submitted for a few days
Farmers can submit their single applications for all direct support and rural development titles until June 10, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy pointed out. The Minister reminded that, according to...
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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: Water retention is the key to drought protection
Water retention may be the key to drought protection, and long-term solutions may require investments lasting for years – said the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) responsible...
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Artificial intelligence can bring a breakthrough in the more efficient exploitation of agricultural resources
AI can play a role not only in data-based, precision farming, but also in reducing administrative burdens. The National Chamber of Agriculture, the Association of Hungarian Farmer Groups and Cooperatives...
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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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Significant support helps restore the natural water balance of the Dévaványa-Ecsegi heaths
A significant part of the Körös-Maros National Park is wetlands, so it is of outstanding importance that the restoration of the natural water balance of the Dévaványa-Ecsegi heaths is being...
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Rector of the Agricultural University: change is needed in soil cultivation
Hungary is lagging behind enormously in soil cultivation, change is needed, and the application of modern technological solutions cannot be spared – stated the rector of the Hungarian University of...
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Interest in horticultural tenders is high
Horticultural tenders are receiving special attention and great popularity, for which the Ministry of Agriculture would meet the increased needs by reallocating funds – said Szabolcs Szigeti, Deputy State Secretary...
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Green pea foreign trade balance is positive
According to KSH data, the green pea harvest in Hungary in 2024 was 38 percent smaller (57 thousand tons) on a 25 percent smaller area than in 2023. According to...
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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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We must prepare for changes affecting the future of the agricultural sector
Agricultural players must continuously adapt to rapidly changing external circumstances and prepare in time for the new European Union agricultural support cycle starting after 2027, which is expected to contain...
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The EU may soon lift the restrictions imposed on Hungary due to foot-and-mouth disease
In the optimal case, the European Union is expected to lift all restrictions imposed on Hungary due to foot-and-mouth disease within days – emphasized István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on...
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Feed corn prices have decreased
The USDA’s May projection indicates a global corn harvest of 1,265 million tons in the 2025/2026 marketing year, almost 4 percent higher than in the 2024/2025 marketing year. Utilization is...
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Collaboration is needed for successful water management
We can only achieve results in the field of water management by collaborating and changing our perspective: the cooperation of farmers, the water sector, local governments and the state is...
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The Hungarian Women’s Union’s ENAG project in the Hungarian-Serbian border region has reached its halfway point
Digital knowledge, practical training and cross-border cooperation: these are the foundations of the “Improving the Quality of Training for Agricultural Entrepreneurs” project led by the Hungarian Women’s Union, which aims...
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A cooperation agreement was concluded by the Chamber of Agriculture and the University of Agriculture
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) to promote the introduction of agricultural research new features...
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Major trade unions warn of critical situation in Spanish agriculture
Major trade unions warned of the critical situation in Spanish agriculture on Friday, demanding urgent measures, including restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports. “Spanish agriculture cannot be a geopolitical bargaining chip....
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How does Nébih perform pathological resistance tests?
The experts of the office gave a presentation on resistance tests, pathogens that appear in early spring and infect cereal plants, and the possibilities of protection against them in Székkutas,...
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István Nagy: Hungary urges EU-level vaccination program due to spread of animal diseases
At the initiative of Hungary, the possibility of introducing EU-level active vaccination was also discussed in the European Union, which could be a solution to the animal diseases spreading across...
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You have to wait until July for the honey-sweet Hungarian watermelon
The domestic melon season may start later than usual this year, the cool spring has caused serious headaches for farmers. Thanks to the production technology innovations implemented in recent years,...
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Strategic goal for our country to become self-sufficient in potato production
The Ministry of Agriculture considers it particularly important to strengthen domestic potato production, support farmers and achieve self-sufficiency – said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for Agriculture, at the “All About...
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Hungarian agricultural vocational training offers real opportunities for young people
The transformation process of agricultural vocational training has reached a milestone. This year, the first students who have already mastered the basics of the profession in the new, five-year technical...
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The state offers more than 13 thousand hectares of land for purchase to farmers
Farmers may receive additional land plots exceeding 10 hectares. The Ministry of Agriculture supports the access of small and medium-sized farmers and local producers to land with this measure. Similarly...
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AM: Hungarian-American agricultural diplomatic relations are experiencing their golden age
Hungarian-American bilateral relations are getting stronger, whether it is politics, agriculture, education or trade – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) announced on Tuesday, the ministry’s Deputy Secretary of State for...
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