Hungarian Farmers Report Reduced EU Agro-Ecological Subsidies
Numerous farmers have received notifications from the Ministry of Agriculture regarding drastically reduced agro-ecological program funding.
Several Hungarian farmers have reported receiving notifications from the Ministry of Agriculture stating that they will receive only a fraction of the agro-ecological program (AÖP) area-based subsidies they are entitled to.
The situation has been confirmed by the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives and Producers (MOSZ), which indicated that many farmers have voiced concerns over the significant cuts in their expected funding.
Reports indicate that the main issue stems from the perception among farmers that their subsidies have been denied on grounds that are deemed unreasonable.
Some farmers have indicated that they have only been granted half of the expected support.
For instance, one farmer mentioned that their funding was reduced by 50% because the images submitted did not adequately demonstrate the machinery used for mowing their grassland.
Máté Koncz, president of MOSZ, highlighted that the roots of the problem are linked to an unreasonable regulatory framework.
This framework was developed by EU member states and subsequently approved by the European Commission.
Koncz stated that the Ministry of Agriculture had been previously informed about potential unrealistic scenarios that the regulations might create.
Since then, MOSZ has aimed to make these regulations more feasible for farmers.
This year, the withholding of subsidies is severely impacting numerous farmers, especially as many producers have already faced challenging financial years and have limited reserves.
Koncz added that if this situation continues, a significant number of farmers may abandon agricultural production.
Inquiries have been made to the Ministry of Agriculture regarding these developments, and further updates will be provided once a response is received.
The situation has been confirmed by the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives and Producers (MOSZ), which indicated that many farmers have voiced concerns over the significant cuts in their expected funding.
Reports indicate that the main issue stems from the perception among farmers that their subsidies have been denied on grounds that are deemed unreasonable.
Some farmers have indicated that they have only been granted half of the expected support.
For instance, one farmer mentioned that their funding was reduced by 50% because the images submitted did not adequately demonstrate the machinery used for mowing their grassland.
Máté Koncz, president of MOSZ, highlighted that the roots of the problem are linked to an unreasonable regulatory framework.
This framework was developed by EU member states and subsequently approved by the European Commission.
Koncz stated that the Ministry of Agriculture had been previously informed about potential unrealistic scenarios that the regulations might create.
Since then, MOSZ has aimed to make these regulations more feasible for farmers.
This year, the withholding of subsidies is severely impacting numerous farmers, especially as many producers have already faced challenging financial years and have limited reserves.
Koncz added that if this situation continues, a significant number of farmers may abandon agricultural production.
Inquiries have been made to the Ministry of Agriculture regarding these developments, and further updates will be provided once a response is received.
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