Agriculture
News about agriculture — harvests, subsidies, markets, policies, and challenges facing farmers.
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".
Large-scale financial support for ecological restoration of forest territories
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has launched an innovative afforestation program with a budget of 11.7 million euros, aimed at improving ecosystems and combating climate challenges through targeted investments in the forest fund.
Expert staff reveals the scale of the invasion of the gray corn weevil
An interagency working group has launched a large-scale study of the spread and damage caused by the corn weevil in agricultural regions of Bulgaria, analyzing the situation in 19 districts and seeking effective solutions to address the problem.
Additional 30 million euros for agricultural modernization
The Ministry of Agriculture achieved a significant financial increase through the Recovery Mechanism, which will support the technological transformation of the agricultural sector through new investment projects.
Urgent financial support for corn producers doubled
The Ministry of Agriculture has set a new financial rate to compensate farmers affected by drought, with the total amount of aid reaching over 21 million leva.
Bulgarian Products with European Protection: Traditions and Innovations
The Ministry of Agriculture presents a strategy for preserving national artisan products through European quality schemes and geographical protection, emphasizing cultural heritage and economic development.
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.