This year, Hungary faced a drought that had adverse effects on agriculture, notably causing losses in various crops. According to Lajos Braunmüller, editor-in-chief of Agrárszektor, speaking with Pénzcentrum, an expectation of rising food prices in the forthcoming months is evident, with bread and apples likely to see notable price surges. Hungary has relied on apple imports for years.
Besides bread, the drought is set to cause price increases for basic foods including corn, apples, and table grapes., although wine may see a lesser impact. The apple harvest in Hungary was particularly affected, with a reduction in the number of fruits that ripened, leading to a reliance on imports from countries like Poland, Austria, and Italy.
Braunmüller highlighted the long-term challenges for Hungarian agriculture, emphasizing the need for increased efficiency and production stabilization to reduce dependency on imports. This scenario underscores the broader impacts of climate conditions on agriculture and the importance of adaptation strategies.
Source: TradeMagazin