In the past almost two and a half years, the livestock industry has been hit by serious challenges, she said.

In addition to the coronavirus, the rise in feed and energy prices, as well as the labor shortage, have put farmers in a difficult situation.

Juhász said that in view of the extraordinary drought situation, the ministry introduced a five-point package of measures to help farmers, including the livestock sector.

The most important thing for the sector is that the government has allocated HUF 3 billion in support to finance the bulk feed transport costs of livestock keepers struggling with supply problems.