Agriculture
News about agriculture — harvests, subsidies, markets, policies, and challenges facing farmers.
Bulgarian Pie Fund in Agriculture: A Revolutionary Risk Management Mechanism
The Ministry of Agriculture presented an innovative concept for creating a Pie Fund that will support Bulgarian farmers in facing climate challenges through financial compensation and risk management.
Monkeypox epidemic terrorizes Bulgarian livestock farming: 60 hotspots threaten the sector
The National Sheep Breeding Association is sounding the alarm about the drastic spread of the animal disease pox, with the number of registered outbreaks reaching critical levels that threaten the entire country.
Drastic Veterinary Measure: Mass Destruction of Sheep in Sheynovo
In the village of Sheynovo in Kazanlak, an unprecedented destruction of a herd of 1000 sheep is imminent due to an established smallpox infection, which will require a decade for complete recovery.
Agricultural consultants with high interest in innovative services
The strategic development plan for agriculture attracts serious attention among expert organizations, with submitted applications exceeding the planned budget by nearly 1.6 million euros.
Modernization of irrigation system expands agricultural potential
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is investing in the reconstruction of a key irrigation canal, which will improve water supply for agricultural lands and reduce distribution losses.
Agricultural trade unions and the ministry discuss sectoral challenges
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food organized an extraordinary briefing with representatives of leading trade union organizations to present an official position regarding the current protest actions in the sector.
Samakov - the epicenter of raspberry production in Bulgaria
Deputy Minister Stefan Burdzev opened the National Raspberry Producers Exhibition, emphasizing the importance of the agricultural sector and achievements in fruit production.
Rural areas with extended deadline for investment projects until 2025
The Managing Authority of the Rural Development Program has published draft guidelines for amendments that extend the deadlines for implementing project proposals aimed at improving the agricultural sector.
Emergency Restrictions on Agricultural Activities Due to Fire Risk
The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing strict temporary bans on agricultural activities aimed at preventing fire hazards during the critical summer period between July and September 2025.
Agricultural Ministers Take a Tough Stance on Trade with Ukraine
Five Eastern European countries formulated a joint declaration regarding trade aspects with Ukraine, insisting on stricter protective mechanisms for local agricultural producers.
Agricultural producers receive compensation for failed fruit plantations
The State Agricultural Fund announced a special scheme to support farmers who have suffered complete loss from frost and freezing on cherry, sour cherry, and apricot plantations in 2025.
Central European Ministers Hold Crucial Meeting on Trade with Ukraine
Five ministers of agriculture from Eastern European countries will hold a strategic meeting in the Hungarian capital to discuss current issues related to trade relations and agricultural policy.
The Ministry of Agriculture is expanding large-scale support for the agricultural sector
Key representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and agricultural organizations held a large-scale meeting, discussing strategic issues of irrigation, modernization, and investments in agriculture, achieving significant progress in several critical areas.
Emergency: The deadline for agricultural documents is extended due to technical problems
The State Fund "Agriculture" announces a temporary suspension of electronic services and extension of the deadline for submitting documents for important agricultural programs.
Expert staff plans to save the historical heritage at "Kabiyuk"
An interagency working group has launched a large-scale project for conservation and restoration of cultural and historical sites related to early Bulgarian statehood, within the framework of the state enterprise "Kabiyuk".