Agriculture

Hunters Kill Several Horses and Pony, Hunting Law to Be Changed

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – A newly created commission for veterinary issues and animal protection was convened in Parliament on Tuesday to discuss amending the Hunting Law after hunters killed four horses and a pony on private properties within what are officially considered to be built-up areas in Banska Bystrica region, said parliamentary agriculture and environment committee chairman Jaroslav Karahuta (We Are Family).

A different case concerned a shot horse that had to be euthanised as a result.

“We can’t allow events of recent weeks to reoccur, with armed people shooting farm animals in built-up areas of villages. They don’t only cause distress and economic losses for the owners of these animals, but in particular violate laws on the use of firearms and endanger the health and lives of defenceless people,” said Karahuta.

Agriculture Minister Jan Micovsky (OLANO), who was also present at the meeting, promised that his ministry will do its “utmost to end forever such hideous illegal hunting of farm animals and pets”.

Takac: Police Launch Criminal Investigation, Infested Wood Being Extracted Urgently

The police have already launched a criminal investigation regarding the failure to address the bark-beetle infestation in Banska Bystrica region, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Richard Takac, who filed a criminal complaint in this connection in May, told a news conference on Monday.

SPPK: If Farmers Aren't Taken Seriously, They Will Be Seen in Streets More Often

If farmers' demands are not taken seriously, they will be seen in the streets more often, Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber chairman Emil Macho told a news conference held in front of the Parliament's building on Thursday.

Matovic Attends Online Summit with Xi, Protocol on Lamb Meat Export Signed

Bratislava, February 9 (TASR) – This year will be one of co-operation in agricultural diversity between China and countries of Central and Eastern Europe, with Slovakia having signed a protocol on exports of lamb meat to China, Slovakia’s Government Office told TASR on Tuesday. The protocol was signed during an

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