The Ministry of Agriculture is helping dairy farmers with a new tender

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The minister emphasized that milk producers can count on the Hungarian government in the changed market conditions. Due to overproduction and Chinese tariffs, large quantities of milk and milk products have been stuck on the EU market, which has depressed prices. As a result of the surplus, the processing industry did not conclude a contract with some farmers, which causes serious difficulties for the producers involved – explained István Nagy. He added that the Ministry of Agriculture constantly consults with the actors of the dairy sector and examines the possibilities that help farmers adapt to the changed market conditions. In relation to the measures taken so far, he highlighted, we had a discussion with the retail chains so that they would prefer Hungarian milk. Registration was introduced for imported milk and milk products to make it more difficult for cheaper foreign products to enter. They help domestic producers with a milk marketing campaign so that customers choose Hungarian products. The sectoral sales opportunities have been expanded by allowing educational institutions to join the kindergarten and school milk program during the school year. In addition to all this, the ministry is calling for tenders for the purchase of milk vending machines for small-scale farmers struggling with sales in the absence of a contract. Within the framework of the call, it will be possible to purchase devices worth one million forints with 90 percent intensity. In addition, we will also make it possible for market operators to apply for the installation of automatic milk dispensers – the minister listed.

István Nagy also touched on the fact that last December, the state treasury started the second phase of the payment of the subsidy for dairy farming linked to production

In this way, more than 3,000 producers received HUF 7.5 billion. Since autumn, the amount spent on the targeted support of sector players has exceeded HUF 32 billion. Additional help is provided by the fact that, in addition to domestic and EU subsidies, a separate credit line of HUF 50 billion is available to milk processors through the Demján Sándor Program. These measures support making the sale and purchase of milk safe and predictable for farmers. With a conscious decision, everyone can do something for farmers. Always choose Hungarian milk – emphasized the head of the agricultural ministry.

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