Agriculture
News about agriculture — harvests, subsidies, markets, policies, and challenges facing farmers.
Ministerial team seeks a balanced solution for water resources
Key state institutions held a working meeting to coordinate water quantity management between agriculture, energy, and domestic needs, outlining specific steps to optimize the system.
Emergency Measures for Fire Prevention in Agricultural Areas
The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing strict restrictions on activities in agricultural areas during the summer season, aimed at minimizing the risks of fire during high temperatures.
Agricultural Damages: Ministry with Emergency Measures to Support Farmers
Deputy Minister Ivan Kapitanov revealed a large-scale plan for compensating agricultural producers affected by unfavorable climatic conditions, with a focus on fruit plantations in regions such as Kyustendil.
New rules for financing in the wine-growing sector come into effect
The Ministry of Agriculture has published significant changes to the regulation on financial support for the viticulture and wine sector, which introduce stricter conditions for investments and technological modernization.
A Decade of Cooperation: How Bulgaria and China Build Bridges in Agriculture
Center for Promoting Agricultural Partnership between China and Central and Eastern European Countries celebrated a significant anniversary, demonstrating successful international initiatives and innovative projects.
An innovative technology park attracts investments for sustainable development
The German "Linder Group" is launching a large-scale technology park project in Bulgaria with planned investments of 400 million leva, with the first phase including 25 million leva in capital investments.
The Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture presents key proposals for the reform of the CAP and the EU fisheries.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Georgi Takhov, presented Bulgaria's position on the draft EU Regulation to facilitate the work of farmers and administration. Bulgaria supports the proposals, but insists on additional funding and the removal of administrative burden. Our country also insists on preserving the independence and strategic integrity of the EU Common Agricultural Policy.
The Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture participated in key debates on the reform of the CAP in Luxembourg.
Dr. Georgi Takhov, the Minister of Agriculture and Food, will participate in a meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture and Fisheries on June 23-24, 2025 in Luxembourg. The main focus of the discussions will be the legislative proposal for simplifying the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy, as well as current issues related to trade in the agricultural sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture is taking measures to support the affected orchards.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is taking actions to refine the areas of permanent plantations affected by adverse climatic conditions. An interagency working group will be formed to conduct re-inspections in order to accelerate the procedure for payment of state aid to the affected farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture determines the rates for environmental payments for permanent crops in 2024.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Georgi Takhov, issued an order that sets the amounts of support for the ecological maintenance of permanent crops in 2024. The rate for maintaining the inter-row spaces is 330.39 BGN/ha, and for maintaining the strips along the edges of the plot is 129.71 BGN/ha.
The Ministry of Agriculture defends the interests of domestic producers in the EU and works for sustainable and modern agriculture.
The Minister of Agriculture Dr. Georgi Tahov states that the ministry will continue to actively participate in the discussions on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the new financial framework, defending the interests of Bulgarian farmers. He emphasizes that the new CAP should encourage environmental activities and reduce the administrative burden for farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food grants 11.7 million euros for afforestation and restoration of forest areas.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Lozana Vasileva, announced that at the end of 2024, a working group was established with the aim of maximizing the utilization of the instruments of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas in support of the forestry sector. The announcement of the call for the intervention "Afforestation and Restoration" with a budget of 11.7 million euros is forthcoming.
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the harvest campaign with a focus on Bulgaria's stable position as a producer of high-quality grain.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food officially opened the 2025 harvest campaign with a national event in the village of Tsar-Petrovo, Vidin. Deputy Ministers Yanislav Yanchev and Ivan Kapitanov expressed support for the efforts of the farmers and emphasized the stable positions of the country as a producer of high-quality grain.
Young farmers receive additional financial support for 2024.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has determined the amount of payment under the intervention for additional income support for young farmers for the 2024 campaign. The aid will be provided for the entire eligible area of the farm for a period of up to 5 years, starting from the first year of submitting the payment application.
Young leaders in agriculture - the EU discusses strategies to attract and retain young people in rural areas
The Minister of Agriculture and Food of Bulgaria will participate in an informal EU meeting, where opportunities to encourage young people to engage in the agricultural sector will be discussed. Key topics will be access to resources, education and support for starting one's own business in rural areas.