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REC to become an International Organisation
Ministry of Rural Development, November 7, 2011 6:08 PM
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) is to form into an international organisation. The international agreement on the issue was signed in the name of the Government by Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas. As a result of the agreement, new opportunities will be available to the organisation, and it will be able to perform its duties and responsibilities more efficiently.
Over 11 thousand poached protected birds found at Nagylak
Ministry of Rural Development, November 5, 2011 1:25 PM
The bodies of over 11 thousand protected birds were found in a truck by customs officials at the Nagylak border crossing on Friday. The poached birds were identified at the scene by the head of the environmental protection area of the Kőrös-Maros National Park. Krisztián Bránya stated: the birds are from 22 different species and the total conservation value of the shipment exceeds 100 million Forints.
Hungarian-Slovenian Agricultural Damage Mitigation Workgroup Formed
Ministry of Rural Development, November 4, 2011 7:33 PM
Hungary and Slovenia is to form a workgroup consisting of experts within a matter of weeks to remedy the two countries' problems with regard to damage mitigation – announced Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas following discussions with his Slovenian counterpart on Friday in Eger.
345 million Ft fine for five chain stores
Ministry of Rural Development, November 2, 2011 4:40 PM
The Central Agriculture Office (MgSzH) has fined five commercial chain stores a total of 345 million forints for unfair conduct as distributors with regard to their suppliers. The Authority has obliged the corporations concerned to pay a product route supervision fine.
High levels of small loose dust particles in the air
Ministry of Rural Development, November 2, 2011 4:37 PM
During the past few days, the small loose dust particle (PM10) pollution in the air has risen throughout the country. Levels of pollution over the alerting level have been measured in several settlements. In Nyíregyháza, the smog warning was raised to alert level, while in Budapest, Debrecen, Miskolc and Pécs, the level was declared high enough to require the informing of the public.
New Legislation protects against Agricultural Environmental Damage
Ministry of Rural Development, November 2, 2011 4:27 PM
Agricultural producers working in the crop cultivation and horticulture sector may have a new, two-pillar risk management system available from January 1, 2012. Thanks to the new system, farmers will be better protected against the effects of adverse meteorological conditions.
Ceremonial Planting of Grapevines in the Our Kadarkas' Garden
Ministry of Rural Development, October 28, 2011 5:01 PM
Several grapevines were planted today in Budapest's Jókai Garden. The aim of the initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Duna-Ipoly National Park is for the Kadarka grape variety and wine to regain its earlier prestige.
Viktor Orbán presents the first Agrarian Széchényi Card
Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 6:43 PM
"The 2012 budget is taking on the implementation of highly significant structural reforms on a scale never before seen", announced Viktor Orbán on Thursday in Budapest at the event held to mark the issuing of the 150 thousandth Széchenyi Card and the first Agrarian Széchényi Card. The Prime Minister stressed, "The role of agriculture has become more important as a result of the crisis within the EU, and so we now view agriculture as a key break-out point." "The development of the economy cannot occur purely for its own sake", said the Prime Minister, "it is only worth pursuing if it serves the interests of society."
Proportional Expenses in the interests of Safe Foods
Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 5:32 PM
The aim of the food chain monitoring tax is for those involved in the food chain to bear the required financial burdens at a more proportionate level. Within the present system, there are certain sectors (e.g. commerce), that – while consuming significant supervising authority resources – do not contribute to monitoring and supervision expenses. At the same time, other sectors bear disproportionately large burdens (e.g. the meat sector and slaughterhouses). The Ministry of Rural Development is reassessing the currently applicable food chain monitoring administration and service charges, as a result of which there will be less charged items and charges themselves will decrease in some areas. Overall, the financial burden borne by businesses will therefore not increase.
The French Institute dons green in December
Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 2:24 PM
This year, the Environment Month's conference series once again promises a wide variety of interesting lectures. The initiative was launched in 2003 by the Cultural and Cooperation Department of the French Embassy, the French Institute and the Ministry of Rural Development.