The Agency of intervention of Slovak Republic allocated subsidies for 65,000 tons of exported malt before the end of 2003. A budget of 78 million Sk (EUR 1,87 million) is envisaged for this purpose. The Czech and EU destinations are not eligible. In addition, malt industry will be able to export 4,500 tons to Hungary with a tax of 3%, and 18,000 tons to the EU duty-free.

12 June, 2003