Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Hungary drought, heatwave, and agricultural crisis

104 clusters · 300 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hungary faces massive grain harvest decline due to drought

The drought and heatwave in Hungary have intensified, with approximately 89 percent of the country experiencing medium to severe drought conditions. Research from Eötvös Loránd University indicates that half of Hungary n

Fruit Attraction 2026: Trade success and agrifood innovation

21 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Agricultural innovators present new fruit and vegetable varieties in Madrid

The 18th edition of the Fruit Attraction horticultural trade fair at IFEMA Madrid served as a major global hub, hosting approximately 121,000 professionals and 2,500 companies. The event generated 419 million euros for t

Urban Wine Fest events in Bulgaria

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Plovdiv to host Urban Wine Fest 2026 featuring 15 Bulgarian grape varieties

The Bulgarian Association of Wine Professionals is organizing a series of Urban Wine Fests to celebrate Bulgarian wine and precede International Mavrud Day. The festival in Ruse, held October 2 and 3 at Svoboda Square,

Bulgarian consumer spending and food price trends

12 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria wholesale food prices rise as vegetable costs climb

In mid-August 2026, the Dimitrovgrad Market reported a significant decline in sales as rising costs for food and medicine forced households to prioritize essentials. While wholesale food prices saw a downward trend in la

Agricultural technology exhibitions in Eastern Europe

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Danube Fruit Growers Exhibition opens in Ruse

Various agricultural exhibitions are taking place across Eastern Europe and the Danube region, focusing on the integration of modern technology with traditional farming. In Romania and Moldova, events such as INDAGRA an

Greek livestock disease and compensation response

25 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Lesvos regional officials demand aid for livestock crisis

In September 2026, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas announced a support and restructuring plan for the Greek livestock sector, allocating over €220 million since 2025. The strategy focuses on li

Bulgarian agricultural financial aid initiatives

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria to begin agricultural payments on October 20

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture has announced several large-scale financial aid packages to support the domestic agricultural sector following farmer protests and market instability. Initially, Minister Plamen Abro

Slovenian energy renovation funding initiatives

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Slovenia increases Eco Fund resources for environmental loans

Eko sklad, acting as a financial intermediary for SID Banka, launched a new financial instrument to support companies in comprehensive energy renovations of buildings. The program, which utilizes approximately 22 million

Hungarian government cabinet summit

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Hungarian government discusses 2027 budget and climate law

The Hungarian government convened a two-day cabinet summit in Erdőbény to address several national priorities, including the economy, public administration, and energy policy. Prime Minister Péter Magyar noted that discu

Hungarian agricultural and hunting law reforms

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Hungary to reform hunting laws amid wildlife damage and corruption allegations

Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food Szabolcs Bóna has announced plans to reform land and hunting laws to address systemic inefficiencies. Initial proposals focused on land law reforms intended to prevent income le

Bulgarian Food Safety Agency enforcement actions

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Food Safety Agency seizes Turkish food products

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has conducted various enforcement actions and inspections targeting regulatory non-compliance and health risks. Initial operations focused on local violations, including the suspen

Bulgarian agricultural regulation and dairy standards

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria to implement stricter standards for cheese and yellow cheese

Bulgaria is advancing regulatory reforms in its agricultural and food sectors to enhance product authenticity and oversight. Building on previous efforts to combat imitation products, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food