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March 3, 2026

Glamocic: Agrarian policy cannot be conducted on the street and with tractors

Minister of Agriculture Dragan Glamocic stated today at the 33rd Kopaonik Business Forum that agrarian policy cannot be conducted on the street and under the pressure of tractors, adding that farmers' protests in Serbia are subsiding.

Glamocic: Agrarian policy cannot be conducted on the street and with tractors

TL;DR

  • Agrarian policy should not be conducted under the pressure of street protests or tractors; decisions must be based on arguments and facts.
  • Protests by farmers in Serbia are subsiding.
  • The ministry's future plans prioritize a strategy for Serbia's food sovereignty.
  • The pig farming sector is identified as needing significant improvement and competitiveness enhancement, with a call for large companies to play a dominant role.
  • A balanced approach is needed between small/medium-sized farms and large companies, as both are crucial for preserving villages, the state, and for exports and innovation, respectively.
  • Three concrete goals for the ministry are: investment and modernization (including precision agriculture adoption), growth in competitiveness and added value, and increasing quality, sustainability, and alignment with EU agendas.
  • By the end of 2028, at least 25% of active commercial farms are expected to implement at least one verified investment.
  • Direct subsidies without justification, investment, or vision are considered a waste of money, with funds sometimes ending up in real estate or vehicles.
  • Significant legislative work is underway to align with the EU, with 10 systemic laws needing to be passed by June, particularly for Cluster 5.
  • Efforts are being made to increase insurance coverage and irrigation in response to risks.
  • An agreement has been reached with milk producers on specific measures to stabilize the market.
  • A domestic company has begun purchasing reported cheese stocks.
  • MK Agri-Food Division plans to significantly increase its slaughtering capacity for pigs, investing in the sector despite current challenges.

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