The ministry said in a statement that the decision-making systems of the affected programmes had been updated in order to help farmers get faster access to support.

The statement cited István Nagy saying that the ministry remained dedicated to supporting programs that promote sustainable, environmental and climate conscious farming methods.

Due to high demand, the ministry has reorganised resources in order to be able to support all applicants that fulfil the formal and minimum professional requirements, he added.

Over the next five years, the potential total support to be made available could exceed HUF 1.04 trillion, he said. Small and family farms will be entitled to apply in the first round, to be followed by larger farms, he added.