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Show us what you're CAPable of! – Photo Competition
Ministry of Rural Development, July 12, 2011 3:18 PM
The Rural Development Training and Advisory Institute (Hun: VKSZI) of the Ministry of Rural Development is launching a photo competition entitled "What does Agriculture mean to you?", for adults and young people aged 14 to 18 who live in cities.
Consultation on Rural Development Co-operation in the Carpathian Basin
Ministry of Rural Development, July 12, 2011 8:45 AM
As part of the National Rural Strategy – 2020 consultation series, discussions were held for the first time today regarding the national Carpathian Basin Rural Development Co-operation programme.
The Green Economy may lead us out of the crisis – Sándor Fazekas held discussions in Poland
Ministry of Rural Development, July 11, 2011 6:36 PM
In the present difficult economic situation, environmentally friendly, resource-saving growth may be the way forward for Europe. This was the topic of discussion for Sándor Fazekas at the first meeting of the Union's environment ministers under the Polish presidency in Gdansk.
Sándor Fazekas attends Papal Audience
Ministry of Rural Development, July 4, 2011 5:23 PM
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) held a weeklong meeting of its highest decision-making body, the FAO Council, in Rome. During the most prominent event of the 37th session of the FAO Conference, delegation leaders met Pope Benedict XVI. The Hungarian delegation was lead by Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas, who following the papal audience told reporters: the fact that the Pope was kind enough to receive us following the FAO Conference is an important, symbolic and worthy end to the Hungarian Presidency of the Union. Meeting His Holiness touches one's soul and provides strength to persevere with the tasks ahead. It is impressive to see how intensively the Pope is concerned with the world's food supply and the plight of the starving -- continued the Hungarian Minister.
Presidential Farewell Drink for Sándor Fazekas in Brussels
Ministry of Rural Development, June 29, 2011 8:53 PM
Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas took part in the Hungaricum festival entitled "Greetings from Hungary" early on Wednesday afternoon on Brussels' historical main square.
The Ministry of Rural Development has Completed One Year's Work in just Six Months
Ministry of Rural Development, June 29, 2011 10:29 AM
The final session of the Agricultural and Fisheries Council during the Hungarian Presidency was held in Luxembourg, where Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş and Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli all judged the past six months as having been extremely successful. All three thanked the Hungarian Presidency for its conscientious and outstanding work.
A Stable Agricultural Market is in the Interests of the EU and Hungary
Ministry of Rural Development, June 24, 2011 2:40 PM
Stable agricultural markets and predictable prices are in the interests of both the EU and Hungary - said Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas, summarising the discussions held during the meeting of the Agricultural Ministers of the G20 nations in Paris.
Hungary to Sign a highly important Nature Conservation Treaty on behalf of the EU
Ministry of Rural Development, June 23, 2011 4:59 PM
Hungary is to sign the Nagoya Protocol in New York on behalf of the European Union. The worldwide treaty will be jointly signed by Hungary and the EU's Ambassador in New York. In addition to Hungary, the globally valid agreement on access to genetic resources and the profits arising from these will be signed by a further eight EU Member States.
Consumer-Friendly Labels on European Food Products
Ministry of Rural Development, June 23, 2011 4:11 PM
Member States have voted to support the compromise on the labelling of foods that has been agreed between the Hungarian Presidency and the European Parliament. The goal of the new measures is to make it easier for consumers to recognise and decide which foodstuffs are healthier. The new EU regulation on the labelling of food products will be adopted at the plenary meeting of the European Parliament on July 5.
Endangered Aquatic Natural Habitats along the Báta Danube to be Saved
Ministry of Rural Development, June 23, 2011 2:59 PM
The goal of the conservation project, realised within the territory of the Danube-Dráva National Park with World Bank assistance, is the reduction of the nutrient load of the Danube and the Black Sea. As a result of the project, ordered by the South Transdanubian Environment Protection and Water Management Directorate, the aquatic habitats of the Gemenc and Béda-Karapancsa areas, which were seriously endangered by lasting dryness, are coming to life once again.