Agriculture
News about agriculture — harvests, subsidies, markets, policies, and challenges facing farmers.
New rates for Eco-NIP: Reduction of pesticides with state support
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced the amount of financial support under the scheme for reducing the use of pesticides (Eco-NIP) for 2024. Differentiated rates have been set for arable land, permanent crops, and permanent grassland.
Strandjan herbal tea received a European geographical indication
On June 3, 2025, the European Commission officially registered "Strandzha Herbal Tea" as a Protected Designation of Origin in the EU. This opens up new opportunities for local producers who meet the approved specification and will be controlled by an accredited certification body.
Bulgarian-Iraqi partnership in agriculture is gaining momentum
The ministers of agriculture of Bulgaria and Iraq signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will deepen cooperation in the field of agriculture and food. The document will stimulate the exchange of knowledge, scientific achievements, and trade in agricultural goods between the two countries.
The irrigation systems are ready for a full irrigation season in 2025
The state-owned company "Irrigation Systems" EAD announced its readiness for the upcoming irrigation season. The reservoirs in the country are filled to 43%, and water deliveries for irrigation are expected to reach 334,000 decares, with a potential for increase.
Blagoevgrad Region Fights the Invasion of Moroccan Locusts
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency is taking measures to control the Moroccan locusts that have attacked meadows, pastures and fallow lands in the Blagoevgrad region. Spraying against the pests started on May 20 and will continue until June 30, using authorized plant protection products.