Hungary: The effects of the import restrictions on the meat industry

The Hungarian government has introduced a new measure requiring import declarations for goods categorized under the import restriction for agricultural goods from Ukraine, aiming to safeguard Hungary's agriculture industry against the impact of the war and the European Union's pro-war policies. This measure is seen as necessary due to Brussels' failure to protect European agriculture. The new rule is particularly relevant to the meat industry, with experts pointing out that it will add administrative and cost burdens for importers. In other news, Hungarian beekeepers are grappling with significant challenges due to adverse weather conditions and the influx of cheap Chinese honey. Meanwhile, Hungary's aquaculture sector is struggling with structural issues like low subsidies, lack of investment, decreasing consumption, and a severe labor shortage, which might be mitigated by employing foreign workers. Additionally, a previously unsuccessful attempt to introduce an invasive stink bug species in Hungary is showing signs of success due to climate change, prompting researchers to study its ecological impact.