Farmers across Hungary can count on a sufficient supply of high-quality certified seeds for the upcoming autumn sowing season, according to the Seed Alliance Interprofessional Organization and Product Council (VSZT).
With cereal planting just weeks away, the council announced a reference price of HUF 171,000 (EUR 429) per ton (excluding VAT) for certified autumn cereal seeds. Despite uneven rainfall across regions, yields for seed-grade autumn wheat are expected to range between 6.5 and 7.0 tons per hectare. Barley is projected to perform even better, averaging 6.8 to 7.2 tons, while triticale is expected to yield around six tons.
Sowing of crops Photo: Pixabay
According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), autumn wheat was planted on 976,000 hectares last year—surpassing corn as Hungary’s top arable crop. Barley covered 275,000 hectares, and triticale 72,000. The council noted a continued shift away from corn toward crops like sorghum and high-protein barley, particularly suited for livestock feed.
The 2024/25 seed production season was marked by regional rainfall disparities but no major fungal diseases. Pest pressure, however, required stronger control measures.
Although the barley seed area slightly decreased, certified seed demand remains fully met. Stocks will support more than 45% renewal rates for wheat, barley, and triticale—meeting professional benchmarks. Carry-over stock from last year is minimal and has no significant effect on the current supply.
Cereal and production costs have both risen 13–15% year-on-year. Still, certified seed prices are expected to increase only slightly, at a lower rate than grain prices. The HUF 171,000 (EUR 429) per ton reference price includes bagging, fungicide treatment, certification, and on-site delivery—but is non-binding and not a recommended price.
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