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Agricultural policy and climate challenges in the region

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In Republika Srpska, the government has allocated 3.95 million KM to subsidize ~~the purchase of~~ Belarus tractors for 84 agricultural ~~holdings. This initiative,~~ holdings as part of the ‘Village of Republika Srpska – My Place for Life’ ~~project, provides a 60 percent reimbursement to beneficiaries.~~ 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 between farmers and the state. Following a recommendation by the National Assembly's agriculture committee to eliminate the requirement for justifying the first part of subsidies, nine agricultural associations announced protests, labeling the proposal a ‘marketing trick’ and an ‘insult to the intelligence’ of producers. Recent discussions between Prime Minister Đuro Macut and farmers' associations have focused on rising production costs and declining purchase prices. Producers highlighted that sunflower seed prices dropped to 44 dinars per kilogram from 62 dinars the previous year, a rate they claim fails to cover costs. Dairy producers have also requested intervention due to drought and feed costs. The government has proposed a permanent cooperation platform through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia to mediate between stakeholders. In Vojvodina, agricultural tensions. Agricultural associations in Vojvodina are ~~now~~ 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, ~~noted~~ reported that 50 percent of producers have not repaid debts for spring sowing. ~~Farmers also pointed out~~ Producers continue to highlight that Serbian sunflower prices of 48 dinars per kilogram lag behind the 58 dinars seen in ~~Hungary.~~ 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.

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