Hungarian mushroom growers can apply for HUF 20 billion in support

Published 2021년 10월 16일

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The article announces a call for applications to support the development of mushroom production plants, with a budget of HUF 20 billion from the Rural Development Program. The call aims to increase mushroom production, meet export opportunities, and reduce environmental burden. It provides funding for establishing new composting plants or mushroom growing facilities, expanding existing capacities, and modernizing technology, including the purchase of advanced tools and machines. The call also supports energy efficiency upgrades and the use of renewable energy technologies, with a maximum non-refundable support of HUF 2 billion for half of the investment costs. The goal is to increase domestic consumption, meet processing industry needs, and promote technological advancements in the sector.

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Applications can already be submitted for a call to support the development of mushroom production plants. In connection with the call announced within the framework of the Rural Development Program with a budget of HUF 20 billion, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy said that the demand for cultivated mushrooms is constantly growing, and the sector has excellent export opportunities. Mushrooms are rich in nutrients, extremely healthy food in the so-called “superfood” category. The water footprint of mushroom growing is the lowest of all foods, only 5-8 liters of water are needed to produce 1 kilogram of mushrooms - the Ministry of Agriculture wrote. The tender provides an opportunity to establish a new composting plant or mushroom growing facility, to expand the existing growing capacities and to modernize the technology. In addition, support may be provided for the purchase of state-of-the-art tools and machines for making goods. The Minister of Agriculture said that the call ...

Source: Magro