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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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Food production cannot be successful without adaptation, development and innovation
Despite the unfavorable economic environment and the challenges caused by climate change, farmers have not given up on investments. Those who envision their future in agriculture in the long term...
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The price of bunch tomatoes has changed minimally
According to the WPTC’s October forecast, the volume of industrial tomatoes in Hungary may increase by 9 percent to 120 thousand tons in 2024 compared to 2023. According to KSH...
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The conference on the future of agriculture was held with great interest
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) recently organized its event focusing on agri-tech innovations and the future of agriculture, the Agtech SUMMIT. The event welcomed those interested in agricultural innovations...
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Wheat prices are changing dynamically on the market
According to Tallage’s October information, the spot market price of 12.5 percent protein milling wheat in Germany (FOB Hamburg) decreased by $13 to $271/ton between October 7 and November 7....
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Ministry of Agriculture: Strengthening direct producer sales in focus
Sustainability is a key issue in all areas of our lives these days. From an economic and social perspective, the development of food supply chains that, in addition to strengthening...
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AgroVIR Kft. acquires the Hungarian operation of NEXT Farming software
On November 13, 2024, AgroVIR Kft. acquired a 100% stake in FarmFacts Hungary Kft., the distributor of NEXT Farming software. FarmFacts Hungary Kft. was previously owned by BayWa AG and...
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Publication helps farmers apply for the new Agri-Environmental Management Support
A new agri-environmental management program (AKG) will be launched in Hungary from January 1, 2025. The National Chamber of Agriculture has summarized information about the AKG in a handbook so...
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Fertilizer prices fell by almost 30 percent
Fertilizer distributors sold 1,044 thousand tons of fertilizer directly to farmers in the first three quarters of 2024, which exceeded the volume a year earlier by 25.2 percent. In addition,...
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