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We Don't Need Genetically Manipulated Organisms
Ministry of Rural Development, September 30, 2011 7:16 PM
The Ministry of Rural Development organised a debate on the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, held at the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK). Present at the event, which drew great interest, were representatives from the field of science, agricultural government and farmers' organisations, with the aim of voicing their opinions and putting forward their substantive arguments on genetically manipulated agricultural products at an open podium discussion.
Land is a Strategically Important Resource
Ministry of Rural Development, September 29, 2011 7:47 PM
We must not allow arable land to be used as our predecessors have done so during previous years – announced Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development József Ángyán on the Land and Estate Policy Forum organised within the framework of the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK).
"We Must Relearn the Value of the Land!"
Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 8:35 PM
"The OMÉK is a celebration of Hungarian agriculture, the Hungarian farming community, and of the land. It is those few days during which farmers can introduce themselves and present the fruits of their labours to the public" – said Sándor Fazekas on Wednesday during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK). In the words of the event's chief patron, Viktor Orbán: "Agriculture is a vital take-off point for our nation."
The Carpathian Basin Rural Development Programme is an Integral Part of the National Rural Development Strategy
Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 7:45 PM
The 75th jubilee National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK) was home to the "Carpathian Basin Rural Development Co-operations" Forum, part of the National Rural Strategy – 2020 series of consultations.
The CAP searches for a solution to protect against speculative price swings
Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 7:41 PM
On October 12, the European Commission will present its recommendations on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the Union between 2014 and 2020 – announced Sándor Fazekas at the conference entitled "Renewing Europe – response concerning the Common Agricultural Policy and the challenges of the 21st Century", organised within the framework of the National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK).
Sándor Fazekas held talks with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan in Astana
Ministry of Rural Development, September 23, 2011 7:37 PM
The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov welcomed the delegation leaders of the UN Pan-European Conference of Environment Ministers today, and later held bilateral talks with Sándor Fazekas. The Minister expressed his hopes that the agreements reached during his visit to Kazakhstan would come to fruition in joint projects involving the exchange of agricultural and environmental technologies, the development of business relations and the fields of education and training.
Just a Few Days Left before the 75th Jubilee OMÉK
Ministry of Rural Development, September 23, 2011 7:31 PM
Following a six-year break, the National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK), organised jointly by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC), will take place between September 28 and October 2 at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Centre.
Zoltán Illés made Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers
Ministry of Rural Development, September 7, 2011 8:04 PM
State Secretary for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés has been awarded the 2011 honorary membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), based in Great Britain.
The Government has set aside 4 billion forints for the Compensation of GMO-affected Farmers
Ministry of Rural Development, September 1, 2011 3:25 PM
The new government order, according to which farmers who have suffered damages because of seeds contaminated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are to receive 360 thousand forints per hectare in compensation from the state, comes into force today.
Newly-formed GMO Workgroup Holds First Session Today
Ministry of Rural Development, August 23, 2011 6:37 PM
Pursuant to the new government resolution, the role of the workgroup, which has been convened for the first time today, is to co-ordinate the various tasks related to keeping Hungarian agriculture free from genetically modified organisms.