V novi epizodi vladnega GOVSI podkasta ministrica za kmetijstvo, prehrano in gozdarstvo Mateja Čalušić razkriva ključne izzive in priložnosti slovenskega kmetijstva ter strategijo za prihodnost oskrbe s hrano. 

Ministrica spregovori o ključnih spremembah, ki jih prinaša paket zakonskih predlogov za slovenske kmete, potrošnike in prehransko industrijo, o kmetijski politiki EU, trajnostnem razvoju, vlogi žensk in mladih v kmetijstvu ter izzivih, s katerimi se soočajo slovenski kmetje v času podnebnih sprememb in tržnih pritiskov. 

V pogovoru z voditeljem Zoranom Potičem ministrica tudi pojasni odločitev ministrstva, da umakne predlog reorganizacije kmetijske svetovalne službe, ki bi jo premestil pod okrilje ministrstva. Odločitev je bila sprejeta zaradi močnih političnih odzivov in skrbi na terenu, je povedala. Poudarila je tudi: "Sistem kmetijskega svetovanja potrebujemo, vendar mora biti učinkovitejši in bolje povezan s potrebami kmetov." 

Sogovornika se dotakneta tudi izziva zaupanja v domače kmetijske proizvode, potem ko so se v preteklosti pojavile afere, ki so vplivale na nakupne navade potrošnikov. "Na ministrstvu že izvajamo analize in ukrepe, da bi ponovno okrepili zaupanje v slovensko hrano ter izboljšali njeno prepoznavnost," zagotavlja. 

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GOVSI Podcast: The Future of Slovenian Agriculture 

In the latest episode of the government’s GOVSI podcast, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Mateja Čalušić sheds light on the key challenges and opportunities facing Slovenian agriculture, as well as the country’s strategy for the future of food supply. 

The minister discusses major changes introduced by a package of legislative proposals affecting Slovenian farmers, consumers, and the food industry. She also explores EU agricultural policy, sustainable development, the role of women and young people in farming, and the challenges Slovenian farmers face due to climate change and market pressures. 

In a conversation with host Zoran Potič, Minister Čalušić explains the ministry’s decision to withdraw the proposal for reorganizing the agricultural advisory service, which would have placed it under the ministry’s jurisdiction. The decision was made in response to strong political reactions and concerns from stakeholders, she notes. She also emphasizes: "We need an agricultural advisory system, but it must be more efficient and better aligned with farmers’ needs." 

The discussion also touches on the issue of consumer trust in local agricultural products following past food scandals that have influenced purchasing habits. "At the ministry, we are already conducting analyses and implementing measures to restore confidence in Slovenian food and improve its visibility," she assures. 

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