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Agricultural policy and climate challenges in the region

Overview

In Republika Srpska, the government has allocated 3.95 million KM to subsidize Belarus tractors for 84 agricultural holdings as part of the ‘Village of Republika Srpska – My Place for Life’ project. Prime Minister Savo Minić noted that over 2,400 tractors have been supported in the last seven years, with plans for a 31 million KM investment in irrigation systems.

In Serbia, extreme drought and economic pressures have intensified tensions. Agricultural associations in Vojvodina are demanding clarity from Minister of Agriculture Dragan Glamočić regarding the timing of seed subsidies scheduled for September and October. Mikloš Nađ, president of the Alliance of Agricultural Associations of Vojvodina, reported that 50 percent of producers have not repaid debts for spring sowing. Producers continue to highlight that Serbian sunflower prices of 48 dinars per kilogram lag behind the 58 dinars seen in Hungary, a rate they claim fails to cover production costs.

Amidst these challenges, the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management has re-issued a competition for the protection and use of agricultural land for 2026. This program includes subsidies of up to 80 percent for digging irrigation wells and up to 70 percent for irrigation equipment, with application deadlines in mid-to-late October. Additionally, the Ministry is offering support for soil fertility control and land consolidation works.

In Croatia, the Agency for Payments in Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development has announced 90 million euros in investments for primary agricultural production, targeting sectors such as meat, milk, fruit, and seed production.

Entities

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management · Dragan Glamočić · National Assembly of Serbia · Serbia · Croatia

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Serbia and Croatia announce new agricultural subsidies

    Serbia and Croatia have announced new agricultural subsidies, including funds for irrigation, meat, milk, and crop production to boost productivity and sustainability.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Serbian farmers demand clarity on agricultural subsidy payments

    Serbian agricultural associations are demanding specific dates for seed subsidy payments as farmers face drought-related low yields and rising debts. Minister Glamočić pledged continued state support.

  3. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Serbian government meets with farmers over sunflower and milk prices

    Serbian officials met with farmers' associations to negotiate purchase prices for sunflower seeds and milk following producer complaints regarding high production costs and falling market rates.

  4. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Serbian farmers announce protests over subsidy decisions

    Nine Serbian agricultural associations have announced protests against a parliamentary decision to remove subsidy justification requirements, calling it a marketing trick that threatens their survival.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Serbia agricultural reform needed despite 1.4 billion euro annual budget

    The Fiscal Council of Serbia warns that 1.4 billion euros in annual subsidies have failed to boost agricultural production, citing low productivity, aging machinery, and a shrinking workforce.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Croatia proposes increased sugar beet subsidies and new agricultural protections

    Croatia's Ministry of Agriculture has proposed new measures to increase sugar beet subsidies, fund protected food designations, and restrict sardine fishing to ensure sector sustainability.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Serbia drought prompts calls for agricultural subsidy changes

    Serbian officials and agricultural representatives are addressing the impact of extreme drought, with calls to suspend subsidy invoice requirements and requests for formal damage assessments to facilitate aid.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Republika Srpska allocates 3.95 million KM for agricultural tractor subsidies

    Republika Srpska has allocated 3.95 million KM to subsidize Belarus tractors for 84 agricultural holdings, part of a larger effort to modernize farming and invest in rural irrigation systems.

Sources

agronews.rs · argumenti.rs · atvbl.rs · baranjainfo.hr · bif.rs · dan.co.me · danas.rs · ekonomijaibiznis.mk · lat.sputnikportal.rs · lider.media · maglocistac.rs · magyarszo.rs · n1info.rs · novaekonomija.rs · novagra.hr · nsuzivo.rs · podravski.hr · poslovni.hr · radar.nova.rs · sarajevo-x.com · vijesti.hrt.hr · vinkulja.hr

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