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The Ministry of Agriculture is helping the viticulture and winemaking sector with expanding opportunities, and subsidies can now be claimed not only by winemakers but also by grape growers, said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for Agriculture at the opening ceremony of the 20th Tolcsva Wine Festival (Tokaj wine region).
Imre Hubai said that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan will provide nearly €28 million in funding this year and a total of nearly €112 million for the 2024-2027 period.
He emphasized that innovation investment support for winemaking will be launched to enable the introduction of new technologies and processes.
This will allow players in the sector to reach new markets and consumers, as this support will provide opportunities to expand the range of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wine products,
he explained.
The government will continue to provide significant assistance for the renewal of vineyards, the modernization of support systems for old vineyards, and the promotion of production sites.
State Secretary Hubai also pointed out that the application period for subsidies is tailored to the needs of producers. Subsidies for the restructuring and conversion of vineyards can be applied for until August 15, while investment subsidies can be applied for between November 15 and December 15.
Tokaj wine region. Photo: Wikipedia
He believes
it is in our common interest that our historic wine regions shine again in their former glory and provide us with quality wines that provide a livelihood for farmers and pride for all Hungarians.”
The Tokaj wine region, covering approximately 5,000 hectares, continues to play a decisive role in Hungary’s viticulture and winemaking culture. Active vine replanting contributes to crop security, quality, and competitiveness in the long term.
The politician called the emergence of young plantations an encouraging sign for the future of the Tokaj wine region. Last year, 246 hectares of newly planted vineyards were registered, which, in his words, demonstrates the long-term commitment of producers to the development of the wine region.
Via MTI, Featured image: MTI/Katona Tibor