"The Pleven region has high agrarian potential and favorable natural conditions for organic production," commented Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Stefan Burdjev in Pleven, who opened an information meeting, part of the national campaign "Calling: BioLogical!". The initiative is organized for the third time by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, covering six regional cities this year.
By the beginning of 2025, a total of 5,646 organic operators have been registered in Bulgaria, which is 620 more than in 2023. The total areas where organic farming methods are applied reach nearly 200,000 hectares - 34 percent more compared to 2023. This is about four percent of the agricultural land used in the country, noted Deputy Minister Burdjev, cited by BTA.
Fivefold increase in organic sheep in the Pazardzhik region in one year
He added that our country exports certified herbs, honey, jams, essential oils, wild-growing dried... to the European market.