The article highlights the significance of agriculture to Hungary's economy and emphasizes the importance of investment and modern technology in overcoming challenges. It introduces István Nagy, who discussed the launch and subsequent updates of Hungary's largest agricultural and food industry development program, the Rural Development Program, which started in 2021 with a budget of about HUF 1,500 billion. This program aims to support various aspects of agricultural development, including livestock farm modernization, and has already received over 2,000 subsidized applications, distributing HUF 428 billion in funding.
Kunság Baromfi Kft. is featured as a company that has benefited from this program, receiving a grant of HUF 2.25 billion to develop a modern, energy-efficient chicken farm. The facility is designed to house both broiler chickens and laying hens, with plans to produce around 360,000 broiler chickens and at least 135,000 eggs per day. The farm serves as a model of advanced technology and high animal welfare standards in Europe. The article concludes by emphasizing the continued support for investments that enhance competitiveness and efficiency in agriculture, with an additional HUF 5,376 billion available for rural development until 2027.