Category Archives: English news
K&H has confidence in agricultural market participants, but why has 2026 become a dark year for Hungarian agriculture?
Following last year’s optimism, the K&H SME Agricultural Confidence Index fell sharply by 18 points. Although this figure is not exceptionally low compared to recent years, the previous optimism has clearly been replaced by uncertainty in the Hungarian agricultural sector. Investments have slowed down in both agriculture and the food industry: sector players are adopting a wait-and-see approach – as revealed at K&H Bank’s industry press briefing, which focused on the major trends currently shaping the domestic agricultural sector and their expected impacts.
Hungarian Agriculture on the Verge of a Paradigm Shift
Many smart agricultural experts began to debate…
The Agricultural and Food Industry Section of the Hungarian Economic Association held a professional discussion on improving the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture, restoring profitability, and adapting to climate change. The event centered on the study titled A Turning Point in the Agricultural Economy, prepared in collaboration with OTP and the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), which outlines the strategic directions that will shape the sector’s future.
156 days have passed since the change in government, and we still don’t know how long Lőrinc Mészáros will retain his wealth
A total of 156 days have passed since the change in government, as of October 12, 2026. If the government changes, will that automatically change who controls the vast fortunes accumulated over the past decade and a half? This question is on the minds of millions in Hungary today. People remember that Simicska’s wealth was taken away from him sooner.
Hungarian Corn Harvest Hits a Historic Low; Drought Calls for Structural Changes
Following the rainless summer months, Hungarian crop production has found itself in a tragic situation, noted Zoltán Demeter, head of K&H’s agricultural division. Due to the extreme water shortage experienced nationwide, corn production could set another negative record this year, which will necessitate a fundamental reassessment of the future of this crop in Hungary.
What happened to the global market price of diesel after the agreement between Putin and Trump?
Following the announcement of the agreement between Putin and Trump on October 9, 2026, the futures price of diesel fuel fell significantly, but this does not necessarily mean that fuel prices at the pump will drop by the same amount.
How Would a TISZA Government Recover State-Owned Assets?
The key question is what legal, financial, and institutional tools a potential TISZA government could use to recover state assets that have previously been transferred into private ownership, to foundations, or to other organizations that are partly independent of the state.
Preparing for a wider Union
The European Commission has adopted a package on pre-enlargement policy reviews, setting out the policy orientations and actions needed to prepare the Union for future enlargements.
What will shape EU agricultural markets towards 2035? Proceedings from the Spring 2026 Outlook Workshop
The JRC, in collaboration with DG AGRI, has published the proceedings of the Spring 2026 Outlook Workshop, which took place on 20-21 May 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, market experts and stakeholders to discuss the drivers shaping EU agricultural markets towards 2035 and to help identify the assumptions for the upcoming EU Agricultural Outlook 2026.
Simpler rules for farmers with new EU emissions framework for poultry and pig rearing
The European Commission adopted new rules for the rearing of poultry and pigs under the Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive. This single EU-wide rulebook establishes how large pig and poultry farms must operate to reduce emissions of ammonia, nitrogen and phosphorus. These are pollutants which are linked to respiratory diseases, nature degradation, and water contamination.
Avian flu and African swine fever: EU provides €73 million to compensate Italian farmers
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen is in Sorrento, Italy, where he will meet Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Sovereignty, Francesco Lollobrigida. While there, he will also deliver a keynote speech at the General Assembly meeting of the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU (AVEC), and participate in a panel discussion on ‘Building the Future of the EU Poultry Sector Through Innovation’.
Eurobarometer survey shows overwhelming public support for European agriculture and EU support for farmers and rural areas
According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe’s future, while 93% say that securing a stable food supply for the EU is crucial. An even larger share of Europeans believe that the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is delivering on its priorities. Regarding consumption habits, the quality and origin of food are the most important considerations for Europeans.
Ukraine Facility: Council approves seventh payment of nearly €2.8 billion to Kyiv
Ukraine is set to receive a payment of nearly €2.8 billion after the Council adopted a decision on the seventh regular disbursement of support under the EU’s Ukraine Facility. This amount reflects Ukraine’s successful completion of eleven of the twenty steps required for the seventh instalment.
Press briefing – Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 26 May 2026“One Partnership. One Future.” – op-ed article by President António Costa
As Africa and Europe prepare for the 7th European Union–African Union Summit in Luanda, we stand shoulder to shoulder, drawing on the valuable lessons of our shared history, and with renewed joint ambitions firmly focused on the future. 2025 marks 25 years of EU-AU partnership and 50 years of Angola’s and many other African nations’ independence—milestones that remind us of how far we’ve come and how much more we can achieve together. Europe and Africa are bound by together in an increasingly fast-changing world that demands solidarity, innovation, and a common purpose.
It’s all because of the weather – farmers to BBC
Farmers have blamed extreme wet weather followed by prolonged dry spells for a very poor harvest. Dan Willis, who runs a farm near Newbury, said the weather had been „horrific”. While George Brown, who also farms in West Berkshire, said he thought the conditions could lead to some farmers selling up. Provisional government figures for the 2025 English barley harvest showed a 14% decrease compared to last year, while spring barley had fallen 23% – written by the BBC.
Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment
The Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe.
