TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC FARMING IN BULGARIA
Journal: Scientific Papers Series ?Management, Economic Engineering and Rural Development” (Vol.15, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-07-01
Authors : Valentina AGAPIEVA;
Page : 9-12
Keywords : areas; Bulgaria; factors; organic production; trends;
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to follow trends in the development of organic farming in Bulgaria, and to identify the factors’ strength and direction of their impact on organic production of agricultural products. The study covers the period from 2003 to 2013 and is based on information from official statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and the author's own research. There are distinct rates of increase in both areas and organic agricultural production in Bulgaria. While in 2003 the areas under organic management are 8,364 ha by 2013 they numbered 56, 287 ha. Bulgaria has a high potential for production and export of organic agricultural products fresh and processed, but significantly lags behind other European countries. However, there is increasing momentum in organic farming, driven by a group of economic, market, social and legislative initiatives. The main reason for this growth is consumer demand of organic products in Bulgaria. In general, the motivations of Bulgarian consumers of organic products are related to the benefits for health and the environment, to the improvement of food quality and to the support of local small farmers, communities and markets.
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