🌍 Hang on tight, folks! Hungarian farmers are facing a harsh season ahead, and it's not looking pretty. With Ukrainian agricultural products pouring into the European Union, local farmers are feeling the squeeze, and many are on the brink of financial collapse.
👨🌾 Laszlo Kovacs, a seasoned farmer with nearly three decades of experience growing wheat, sunflower, and rapeseed, shares his concerns. \"We've been on life support since the EU opened the floodgates,\" he tells us. \"Instead of delivering the final blow, they should extend a helping hand to bring us back to life.\"
Despite soaring food prices, Kovacs notes that farmers aren't reaping the benefits. \"Right now, it's tough,\" he says. \"We're not making much profit, just losses. Food prices are rising, but we're not seeing any gains.\" 💔
🚚 The situation took a turn for the worse when Russia blockaded Ukrainian ports, forcing Ukraine to reroute its wheat and maize exports overland into Europe. The EU's decision to cut border duties to support Ukraine led to a price drop, hitting Hungarian farmers hard just as production costs are climbing.
💡 What's the buzz? Local farmers are calling for action, hoping for support to navigate these choppy waters. The agricultural community is uniting, and their message is clear: they need a lifeline to keep their farms—and livelihoods—afloat.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story! 📢
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Hungarian farmers to protest against Ukrainian agricultural imports
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