# Hungarian agricultural subsidy trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-agricultural-subsidy-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-04T08:06:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Hungary, agricultural and rural development subsidies reached 666 billion forints during the first half of the year, an increase of 63.7 billion forints compared to the same period in 2025. Funding was sourced from the national budget (two-thirds) and the European Union (one-third).

Sectoral distribution of these funds included 28 percent for crop production, 22.5 percent for animal husbandry, and 6.6 percent for horticulture. Additionally, 45.1 billion forints were distributed via the national agricultural damage mitigation system to compensate for losses caused by weather. 

Financial data also indicated that the agricultural sector’s loan stock decreased by 2.7 percent annually to 986.7 billion forints, with preferential loans making up 57.3 percent of that total. The bankruptcy rate for the agricultural sector was reported at 2.7 percent.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Hungary agricultural subsidies reach 666 billion forints

Hungarian agricultural subsidies rose by 63.7 billion forints in the first half of the year, totaling 666 billion forints, according to the Agricultural Economic Institute.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungary-agricultural-subsidies-reach-666-billion-forints

### 2026-09-17: Slovakia announces increased 2026 agricultural subsidies

Slovakia has announced higher agricultural direct payments for 2026, including a 28% increase for dairy cows. Meanwhile, wheat prices rose on MATIF due to Black Sea tensions and Algerian demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-announces-increased-2026-agricultural-subsidies

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