Hungarian Farmers to Receive Emergency Support Amid Drought Challenges
The Ministry of Agriculture announces new assistance for vulnerable corn producers due to last year's severe drought.
In response to the severe drought impacting agricultural production last year, Hungary's Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new emergency support program aimed at assisting smaller, economically vulnerable corn producers.
According to Agricultural Minister István Nagy, applications for the extraordinary support will be accepted between July 1 and July 15, 2025, with eligible farmers expected to receive between 15,000 and 20,000 forints per hectare.
The Minister noted that farmers faced significant drought conditions last summer, particularly affecting spring-planted field crops, with corn being one of the hardest hit.
The damage mitigation system in place provided over 25 billion forints in compensatory payments at that time.
In light of ongoing financial challenges, the Ministry has also sought assistance from the European Union’s crisis fund.
In March, the European Commission decided to allocate support totaling 16.2 million euros to the most affected farmers.
Nagy highlighted that recent trends indicate an increasing frequency of drier weather in Hungary, which primarily affects corn production—one of the country's key crops.
The cultivation of corn has become particularly challenging for farmers managing less than 150 hectares of land.
To address this, the Ministry has developed a new program targeting producers who, based on their 2024 applications, own no more than 150 hectares, with support applicable for up to 50 hectares of corn-producing area.
To ensure that no eligible farmers miss this opportunity, the Hungarian State Treasury will provide detailed information on the application process.
Nagy emphasized that the process for farmers to apply for support has been simplified, noting that in addition to their identification numbers, only necessary declarations are required to access the funds.
The Treasury is scheduled to disburse the support payments by September 30, 2025, at the latest.
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, over 5.2 million tons of corn were harvested in Hungary in 2024.
According to Agricultural Minister István Nagy, applications for the extraordinary support will be accepted between July 1 and July 15, 2025, with eligible farmers expected to receive between 15,000 and 20,000 forints per hectare.
The Minister noted that farmers faced significant drought conditions last summer, particularly affecting spring-planted field crops, with corn being one of the hardest hit.
The damage mitigation system in place provided over 25 billion forints in compensatory payments at that time.
In light of ongoing financial challenges, the Ministry has also sought assistance from the European Union’s crisis fund.
In March, the European Commission decided to allocate support totaling 16.2 million euros to the most affected farmers.
Nagy highlighted that recent trends indicate an increasing frequency of drier weather in Hungary, which primarily affects corn production—one of the country's key crops.
The cultivation of corn has become particularly challenging for farmers managing less than 150 hectares of land.
To address this, the Ministry has developed a new program targeting producers who, based on their 2024 applications, own no more than 150 hectares, with support applicable for up to 50 hectares of corn-producing area.
To ensure that no eligible farmers miss this opportunity, the Hungarian State Treasury will provide detailed information on the application process.
Nagy emphasized that the process for farmers to apply for support has been simplified, noting that in addition to their identification numbers, only necessary declarations are required to access the funds.
The Treasury is scheduled to disburse the support payments by September 30, 2025, at the latest.
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, over 5.2 million tons of corn were harvested in Hungary in 2024.
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