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The Agricultural Sector Ready to Cooperate, but Awaits Government Action

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov is convinced that cooperatives will make the sector more competitive.Participants agreed: "At the 'Bulgarian Farmer' forum, we started the conversation; at the next one, we must continue building a vision to present to politicians." Cooperation is a sign of trust and entrepreneurial spirit. The benefits are clear. First and foremost, it allows for easier risk management and better control over production costs. A united professional community can respond more adequately to all challenges. Cooperatives contribute to a fairer distribution of added value along the entire supply [...]

2025-05-13T16:36:45+02:0013.05.2025|News|

Seminar: “Agriculture Reloaded: The Secrets of Regenerative Practices”

The NGPA will host a one-day seminar on February 19, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel in Plovdiv. The event’s theme is “Agriculture Reloaded: The Secrets of Regenerative Practices.” The seminar will commence at 10:00 AM with two of the most prominent figures in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, and agriculture. Dr. Audrius Gegekas is a lecturer in microbiology and biotechnology at Vilnius University in Lithuania (VU LSC). He has been recognized as one of the world’s leading microbiologists. He serves on the joint committee for the bachelor’s and master’s programs [...]

2025-02-04T13:10:07+02:0004.02.2025|News|

Bulgarian Farmers protesting at four border checkpoints with Romania March 29-31

The Bulgarian National Association of Grain Producers is leading protests at four border crossing points with Romania from March 29-31. The purpose of the action is to demand the government change rules around importing grain from Ukraine, which activists claim undercuts domestic producers. The targeted crossing points are Vidin, Ruse, Kardam, and Silistra; activists intend to use vehicles to block customs areas and adjacent roads. The protests will result in significant disruptions at the targeted crossing points, including delays and possible suspension of traffic through border checkpoints. Authorities will deploy [...]

2023-04-04T17:55:19+02:0004.04.2023|News|

Which strategy for European maize?

Milan, 7 November 2018 Meeting in Milan on 6 November 2018, the Board members of the CEPM questioned the strategy followed by Europe which leads the European Union to import, year after year, increasing volumes of maize. The CEPM therefore calls on the European authorities to put in place a coherent policy that will promote maize production in the EU, in the face of growing demand. After rising to the position of the world’s top maize importer in 2017/2018, the EU is in the process of consolidating this position, with [...]

2019-01-04T10:26:00+02:0007.11.2018|News|
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