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Katalin Tóth: Hungarian Wines Remain World Famous
Ministry of Rural Development, April 10, 2013 4:25 PM
"The reputation of Hungarian wines could increase further through the exploitation of reviving eastern economic relations and with suitable marketing", Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth of the Ministry of Rural Development stated in Budafok at the award ceremony of the national "Oenology Profession's Accomplished Student" competition.
"Land for the Farmers!" Programme Launched
Ministry of Rural Development, April 10, 2013 2:40 PM
At its Wednesday session, the Government decided on the launching of its programme entitled "Land for the Farmers!", within the framework of which 200 thousand hectares of state-owned land may be leased to farmers, the Minister for Rural Development announced in Budapest during the Government Spokesperson's press briefing on Wednesday.
Fazekas: The Renewal of the Tisza Lake Water System Reinforces the Region's Production Security
Ministry of Rural Development, April 9, 2013 3:31 PM
"The Complex Tisza Lake Project, realised with an investment of HUF 6.6 billion, stabilises the water management of the Tisza-Körös Valley, improves the security of the region's agricultural production and protects ecological diversity", announced Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas, after laying the foundation stone at the construction site in Kisköre, Heves County.
Hungary to Receive Euro 3.4 billion in Rural Development Funding
Ministry of Rural Development, April 4, 2013 4:10 PM
In the coming 7 years between 2014 and 2020, Hungary expects to receive a total of some 3.4 billion euros in rural development funding, emphasised Minister of State for Rural Development Zsolt V. Németh at the 4th HUNAGI mobile GIS geoinformation conference in Budapest.
Hungary is one of the European Union's Largest Honey Producers
Ministry of Rural Development, March 29, 2013 12:31 PM
In reaction to a query from Greenpeace Hungary, the Ministry of Rural Development has issuing a statement reinforcing the fact that apiculture is indeed an extremely important economic activity in Hungary, not least because of the significance of honey production within the agricultural economy.
Hungary has favourable capabilities for organic farming
Ministry of Rural Development, March 25, 2013 2:47 PM
"It is hoped that Hungary may be the guest of honour at the 2014 Biofach international trade fair in Nuremberg", said the Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth at an agriculture conference.
CAP Reforms - Agriculture Ministers Reach Agreement
Ministry of Rural Development, March 20, 2013 3:07 PM
Agriculture Ministers from the countries of the European Union reached an agreement on Tuesday night regarding the reorganisation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), on the basis of which negotiations with the European Parliament may now begin. Minister of State of the Ministry of Rural Development György Czerván told Hungarian news agency MTI: we succeeded in asserting several Hungarian criteria, and Ireland, the current President of the EU, would like to conclude a final agreement on the issue before the end on June.
Sándor Fazekas: Water Management is a National Issue
Ministry of Rural Development, March 7, 2013 12:27 PM
"The constitutional regulations regard domestic water assets as a natural treasure, and its management is a challenge for us all", said Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas on Tuesday in the Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County town of Fegyvernek at the first stop in the series of public debates on the latest National Rural Development Strategy.
Viticulture and Viniculture Must Reclaim its Rightful Position
Ministry of Rural Development, March 7, 2013 11:51 AM
"We must find those opportunities, which improve the situation of Hungarian rural areas and move Hungarian agriculture forward", the Ministry of Rural Development's Parliamentary State Secretary Gyula Budai announced at an event held to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the birth of János Mathiász.
Brazilian-Hungarian Cooperation on Fish Management
Ministry of Rural Development, March 5, 2013 4:30 PM
Brazil's Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Marcelo Crivella is on an official visit to Hungary at the invitation of Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas. At their meeting today, the two Ministers discussed opportunities for bilateral relations in fish management, with special attention to the sharing of Hungary's wide experience and professional knowledge within the field of freshwater fish production.