109 result(s) for farming
Hungary’s Govt Sticks To GMO “Zero Tolerance”
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s “zero tolerance” ban applies to all genetically altered crops, Gyula Budai, state secretary at the rural development ministry, said. Hungary will continue to ban the farming of GM crops in Hungary, including maize, he added.
Opposition Decries Splitting Up Organic Farm In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties said on Wednesday that they consider the breaking up of an organic farm in Kishantos “unacceptable”.
Fish Consumption In Hungary Increases By 20 Percent
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
As a result of the Ministry of Rural Development's promotion campaign launched at the end of last year, fish consumption is the only area within the food sector that has seen a marked, 20 percent increase in Hungary this year, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas declared at the opening of this year's fish marketing drive in Tiszafüred on Monday.
Environment Month At The French Institute In Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 11:54 AM
- community & culture
"The main objective of Environment Month has for the past 11 years been to address the upcoming generation, who have a key role to play in forming the future", Deputy State Secretary for Parliamentary, Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth said at the opening of the series of events jointly organised by the French Embassy, the French Institute and the Ministry of Rural Development.
EU Leaders Must Guarantee A Greener & Fairer Future For Europe's Farming & Rural Areas
- 1 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- property
On the eve of EU Budget negotiations the IFOAM EU Group calls on EU Heads of State and Government to lay the foundations for a greener and fairer CAP. Proposed disproportionate cuts to the Pillar 2 budget and any weakening of Pillar 1 greening under the next Multi-annual Financial Framework (MMF) 2014-2020 must be rejected.
Hungary Has Favourable Capabilities For Organic Farming
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"It is hoped that Hungary may be the guest of honour at the 2014 Biofach international trade fair in Nuremberg", said the Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth at an agriculture conference.
'Minister Varga, Growth & Forint', By Ferenc Kumin
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Kumin is the Deputy State Secretary For International Communications In Hungary: Beginning this week, Hungary has a new minister of national economy: Mihaly Varga. Varga assumes the post after serving most recently as the minister without portfolio responsible for relations with international financial organizations. Previously, he was state secretary running the Prime Minister’s Office ...
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Abandoned But The Culture War Heats Up In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists suggest that the government has backed down elegantly, disproving the charges of arrogance and authoritarianism often levelled against it, while according to centrist and left-leaning analysts, the government tested the water of public feeling and realized it had too much to lose on the registration issue.
Hungarian Parliament Member Fined For Voting Against Party
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz caucus will impose a fine on MP József Ángyán for voting against an amendment to the Basic Law related to the land bill, despite a compulsory voting instruction issued by caucus leader Antal Rogán on Monday.
Hungary’s Govt Sticks To GMO “Zero Tolerance”
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s “zero tolerance” ban applies to all genetically altered crops, Gyula Budai, state secretary at the rural development ministry, said. Hungary will continue to ban the farming of GM crops in Hungary, including maize, he added.
Opposition Decries Splitting Up Organic Farm In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties said on Wednesday that they consider the breaking up of an organic farm in Kishantos “unacceptable”.
Fish Consumption In Hungary Increases By 20 Percent
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
As a result of the Ministry of Rural Development's promotion campaign launched at the end of last year, fish consumption is the only area within the food sector that has seen a marked, 20 percent increase in Hungary this year, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas declared at the opening of this year's fish marketing drive in Tiszafüred on Monday.
Environment Month At The French Institute In Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 11:54 AM
- community & culture
"The main objective of Environment Month has for the past 11 years been to address the upcoming generation, who have a key role to play in forming the future", Deputy State Secretary for Parliamentary, Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth said at the opening of the series of events jointly organised by the French Embassy, the French Institute and the Ministry of Rural Development.
EU Leaders Must Guarantee A Greener & Fairer Future For Europe's Farming & Rural Areas
- 1 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- property
On the eve of EU Budget negotiations the IFOAM EU Group calls on EU Heads of State and Government to lay the foundations for a greener and fairer CAP. Proposed disproportionate cuts to the Pillar 2 budget and any weakening of Pillar 1 greening under the next Multi-annual Financial Framework (MMF) 2014-2020 must be rejected.
Hungary Has Favourable Capabilities For Organic Farming
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"It is hoped that Hungary may be the guest of honour at the 2014 Biofach international trade fair in Nuremberg", said the Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth at an agriculture conference.
'Minister Varga, Growth & Forint', By Ferenc Kumin
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Kumin is the Deputy State Secretary For International Communications In Hungary: Beginning this week, Hungary has a new minister of national economy: Mihaly Varga. Varga assumes the post after serving most recently as the minister without portfolio responsible for relations with international financial organizations. Previously, he was state secretary running the Prime Minister’s Office ...
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Abandoned But The Culture War Heats Up In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists suggest that the government has backed down elegantly, disproving the charges of arrogance and authoritarianism often levelled against it, while according to centrist and left-leaning analysts, the government tested the water of public feeling and realized it had too much to lose on the registration issue.
Hungarian Parliament Member Fined For Voting Against Party
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz caucus will impose a fine on MP József Ángyán for voting against an amendment to the Basic Law related to the land bill, despite a compulsory voting instruction issued by caucus leader Antal Rogán on Monday.