Tamás Andréka, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture in Hungary, discussed the recent developments in agricultural land regulation and the transition to an electronic real estate register. The changes to these regulations aim to simplify procedures and reduce administrative burdens for farmers, with a focus on supporting starting farmers and limiting certain clauses in lease agreements. Andréka also emphasized the importance of expanding electronic administration in land management to improve efficiency and reduce paper-based processes.
In a separate context, Zoltán Reng, CEO of Hungrana Kft., discussed the Hungarian grain market and its challenges, including the impact of climate change on crop yields and quality. He pointed out the need for strategic planning and prevention measures to address these issues. Other experts like Zoltán Lakatos and Gábor Berkes from Hajdú Grain Co. and Cargill Hungary Zrt., respectively, provided insights into the current state of the Hungarian corn market and its related challenges, such as the effect of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the unpredictable weather conditions caused by climate change. They stressed the importance of improving grain quality to maintain market stability and compete effectively.