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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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China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts
Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös received Feng Faui, Governor of Ganzi Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, at the Ministry of Agriculture. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues concerning agricultural...
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Chicken meat prices have increased further
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 170,000 tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first three months of 2025, 5.0 percent less than between January and March...
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Cautious easing of measures taken due to FMD in areas outside the restrictions
The veterinary authority has extended several measures, but is now allowing the organization of fairs featuring susceptible animals in areas outside the restrictions. The cautious easing is made possible by...
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Innovation is also key in agricultural vocational training
Agriculture and the food industry are now unthinkable without innovation, developments, digitalization and the achievements of modern science. The government is supporting the transfer of professional knowledge with significant resources...
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Hungarian livestock keepers must also pay attention to the protection against African swine fever (ASF) that has appeared in Slovakia
In connection with the African swine fever (ASF) that has appeared in Slovakia, it is of utmost importance that Hungarian livestock keepers strictly comply with Hungarian preventive measures and disease...
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Drought situation receives special attention
The government is preparing a coordinated action plan to prevent drought damage. Thanks to this, actors in the water sector will receive special attention and funding to manage the drought...
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Fertilizer turnover decreased by 27 percent
In March 2025, farmers received 27 percent less fertilizer from the monitored products compared to the previous month, and the turnover of the monitored fertilizers was also slightly more than...
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Viktor Orbán: We have established the Drought Protection Operational Group
Today, we have established the Drought Protection Operational Group – Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a video posted on Facebook on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said that according to...
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AM: hundreds of billions of forints more to help environmentally conscious farmers
This year, farmers can receive more than 200 billion forints in support thanks to the Agri-Environmental Management and Organic Farming programs – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, according to...
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Sunflower prices have increased by one and a half times
In its April projection, Oil World expects a global sunflower seed harvest of 54.6 million tons in the 2024/2025 marketing year, which is 8 percent lower than in 2023/2024. Global...
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MBH Bank: the outlook for agriculture by the end of the first quarter worsened due to foot-and-mouth disease
The assessment of the situation in agriculture by the end of the first quarter deteriorated slightly, with the outlook deteriorating primarily for dairy farmers, pig and beef farmers due to...
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The complete exemption of the affected farms is underway and if there is no new infection, the restrictions can be lifted within weeks
István Nagy, the Minister of Agriculture, assessed the protection against foot-and-mouth disease as successful, and in his report to the Agriculture Committee of the Parliament on Tuesday, he said: if...
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Asparagus exports increased in 2024
According to Eurostat data, the asparagus cultivation area in Hungary has decreased in the past decade, and in 2024 it was around a thousand hectares. The harvested quantity of asparagus...
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We will further enhance our agricultural cooperation with the United States
New dimensions are opening up between our country and the United States in terms of agricultural relations – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who received Robert Palladino, Chargé d’Affaires...
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Ministry of Agriculture: help for young farmers, almost 5,300 applicants receive support
The government continues to work to ensure that farmers receive payments due for their 2024 applications as soon as possible. As a result, the final payment of the supplementary support...
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