Natural disasters have resulted in substantial financial damages to Croatian agriculture over the past year. Reports indicate that the cumulative losses, spanning from 2026 through mid-August, reached approximately 37 million euros. These figures were formally presented at the 64th International Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference, held in Gornja Radgona, northeastern Slovenia.
The presentation involved the Croatian government, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, David Valihčik. During the conference, Valihčik, alongside the Slovenian Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Janez Cigler Kralj, addressed the multifaceted consequences impacting the sector. The discussion focused heavily on the pressures exerted by extreme weather patterns, including drought, severe flooding, and high temperatures.
Furthermore, the ministers analyzed the effects of increased disease outbreaks and pest infestations on agricultural yields. The scope of the discussion extended beyond immediate crop damage. Key areas of concern addressed included the stability of water resources, the resulting decline in farmer income, and the broader implications for national food supply security.
The presentation served to highlight the severe economic losses incurred by the agricultural sector, emphasizing the need for coordinated international strategies to mitigate future climate-related risks and stabilize food production.
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