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60 percent of the Hungarian mushrooms are exported
The most significant cultivated mushroom species in Hungary are csiperke and laska. The mushrooms are very healthy, but the mushroom consumption per person is very low in Hungary, 1-1.5 kilograms...
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NAK’s first 4 years
Our magazine interviewed Balázs Győrffy, president of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) on the occasion of NAK’s 4th birthday. T. M.: – The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture was established a...
Read moreGrapes are popular in every format
Winemakers and grape growers have an excellent year. More wine will be made this year than in 2016 and table grape consumption has also increased. Hungarians eat 2.5-3kg of grapes a year. On...
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NAK campaign in the apple season
This year NAK will start a campaign promoting apple consumption. The one and a half month campaign will start in mid-October, in cooperation with 6 retail chains and the Agricultural Marketing...
Read moreNAK conference about sustainable farming
On 18 October 2017 NAK will organise an international conference titled ‘Sustainable Farming’. Some of the topics that will be discussed: the agricultural policy and innovation activity of the USA, agri-food...
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VAT cut and financial support
The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Ministry for National Economy are in talks about which food and agricultural products will be added to the list of 5-percent VAT...
Read moreCooperation agreement for the development of agricultural training
The Ministry of Agriculture (FM) and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), the agrarian training institutes of the region and small and medium enterprises in the area have signed a...
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Agricultural Chamber: almost all agricultural enterprises receive development support
91 percent of the businesses in the agricultural sector can get some kind of development support – stressed Éder Tamás, evaluating the results of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK)...
Read moreThe food industry can develop from three hundred billion HUF EU sources
Three hundred billion HUF European Union funds will be available to the food industry in the next two or three years, says Éder Tamás, Vice President of the National Chamber...
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Baker Association: the baking industry is in a bad position
The bakery industry is urging the establishment of a support system similar to other food sectors, such as baking companies, after the sector’s reserves are depleted, the majority of businesses...
Read moreThe MAGOSZ appoints Győrffy Balázs as the head of the agrarian chamber again
The Hungarian Association of Hungarian Farmers and Cooperatives (MAGOSZ) has submitted a list of candidates to the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) in November, whereby Györffy Balázs is again nominated...
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Free training to be launched for poultry breeders
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), in co-operation with the Poultry Product Council, will start training for poultry holders who do not have a special degree, and want to make...
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The members of the Chamber can find information on the portal of NAK on the voting districts assigned to them
The members can find information on the portal of the National Chamber of Agriculture via their own e-office. The members of the Chamber can vote at the chamber elections on...
Read moreThe administrative burdens of the small-scale wineries can be reduced
As a result of the new excise law introduced this year, the administrative burden for small-scale wine producers is expected to decrease by the end of the year, Gál Péter...
Read moreCounterfeit honey can be dangerous to health, according to professional organizations
Unknown origin fake honey can be a risk to health, according to the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Hungarian Association of Beekeepers (OMME), so they propose to...
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NAK membership fee
The opinion of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) on NAK membership and the membership fee payment obligation it entails is legally well-grounded. According to Paragraph 11. (2) of the relevant law,...
Read moreAgricultural Chamber: plum yield will be about 62 thousand tons this year
Approximately 62,000 tons of plums are expected in Hungary this year, this is about half, third of the amount of the early 1990s – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK)...
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The National Agricultural Chamber helps the dairy producers with practical knowledge
The National Agricultural Chamber organizes free dairy professional days in the themes of producing yoghurt, kefir, cottage cheese and goat cheese. The series of programs also provides useful knowledge to...
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Rural development is impossible without subsidies
On 28 July the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) organised a roundtable discussion on the future of the agri-food sector at the Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp in...
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Energy buying tender for NAK members
In the autumn of 2017 the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) will announce an electrical energy buying tender for members. Chamber members will have the chance to purchase electrical energy at...
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Hungarian farmers are actively shaping the Common Agricultural Policy
Hungarian farmers were very active in the consultation process of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): Hungary sent the sixth most opinions for the draft reform of the CAP. It is noteworthy that almost...
Read moreFrom Hungary to our homes
On 1 August the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) started a billboard and city light campaign to promote their ‘From Hungary to our homes’ programme. A Facebook page also exists with...
Read moreThe common agricultural policy is a huge development opportunity
For Hungary, the EU’s agricultural policy is a huge opportunity for development, however, because of the ever-tightening requirements, the farmers and the food industry are facing more requirements – Győrffy...
Read moreDemand for seedless grapes is growing
According to surveys, Hungarians eat an average of 2.5-3 kilograms of table grapes per year. In line with the trends in the world, the demand for seedless varieties is rising....
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The food industry is the third largest industry in Hungary
The food industry is the third largest industrial sector in Hungary with a production value of about 2,600 billion forints, and is on the 16th place among the EU Member...
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The European apple shortage only helps the Hungarian apple sector temporarily
Hungary is the seventh largest apple producer of the continent; The apple harvest has begun in mid-August and lasts until October. The harvesting is hampered by labor shortages. Hungarian apples...
Read moreAgricultural Chamber: the wheat harvest is higher than the expectations
Despite the adverse weather, this year’s wheat harvest has surpassed expectations – Süle Katalin, spokeswoman for the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told M1 news channel on Wednesday. She added:...
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Growers are ready for the melon season
On 15 June 2017 the Hungarian Association of Melon Growers and the representatives of retail chains met in Dunaharaszti, to discuss the forthcoming melon season. Balázs Győrffy, president of the Hungarian...
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Election eligibility can be verified on the portal of the National Chamber of Agriculture
The NAK has compiled a list of electoral constituencies based on the chamber list of 30 June 2017, which is available in searchable form on the public at www.nak.hu. The...
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The Agricultural Chamber is launching a tender for energy procurement
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) will launch a tender for energy procurement in the autumn of 2017. The members can get electricity at a lower price and with more...
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