Montenegro and Serbia implement agricultural market and environmental enforcement

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In Montenegro, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management has ordered increased market surveillance following numerous citizen complaints regarding pellet availability. Reports indicate issues such as the refusal to sell packaged pellets, mandatory transport fees, and the withholding of stock for specific customers. While production in Montenegro is rising—with MONSTAT reporting an increase to over 118,000 tons for 2025—more than half of the 2024 production was exported, complicating domestic access despite government-set price caps.

In Serbia, agricultural and police inspections conducted a coordinated action against the illegal burning of crop residues. Six individuals were caught in the act, resulting in four arrests and two misdemeanor reports. The crackdown follows several fires that caused smoke-related traffic accidents involving 26 vehicles and 16 injuries. Authorities are using satellite monitoring to identify burned plots, and farmers found responsible may face a loss of eligibility for state subsidies for one to three years.

Entities

Dragan Glamočić · Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management · Monstat · Montenegro · Serbia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Some sellers are allegedly requiring customers to use only the seller's transport services for an additional fee per ton. borba.me · radiobijelopolje.me
[● 3 SOURCES] Reported issues include refusal to sell packaged pellets, forcing bulk sales only, and reserving stock for known customers. borba.me · radiobijelopolje.me
[● 3 SOURCES] Legal penalties will be issued for any identified violations of regulations. borba.me · radiobijelopolje.me
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry has received numerous citizen complaints regarding pellet availability and sales practices. borba.me · radiobijelopolje.me
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry will order increased inspection oversight regarding pellet sales and market circulation. borba.me · radiobijelopolje.me
[● 3 SOURCES] Pellet prices must be clearly displayed and available to all consumers under equal conditions. borba.me · radiobijelopolje.me