The production and price of essential oil crops soared in Bulgaria

Published 2022년 7월 10일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Bulgaria has reported a significant increase in the yields of pink flowers and lavender. The country has seen a 38.6% increase in the harvest of rose oil, with an 11% rise in the average yield per hectare. The purchase price of roses has also doubled compared to last year. Lavender harvesting has also started, with over 500% increase in harvested areas and over 700% increase in production by the end of June. The expected purchase price for lavender is set to improve, starting at BGN 70 and BGN 100/kg.

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The official statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture (MAZm) reports an increase in yields of pink flowers and lavender. From the sector they also share about a better purchase price of the production. Is the production of essential oil crops recovering in our country? Vote: Should VAT be cut on food and agricultural produce? According to operational data, at the end of June, 12.3 thousand tons of rose oil were harvested in the country, which is 38.6% above the level of a year ago. Analysts reported an increase in both the harvested areas and the average yield per hectare, which jumped by nearly 11%, reaching 281 kg/ha. On the manufacturers' side, the data are a little different for now, but again with a positive sign. "In most farms of our members, we have information about an increase in yields within 20 - 30%. We can hope for about 10 - 11 thousand tons", Hristo Nikolov, chairman of the Professional Association of Rose Growers in Bulgaria (PARB), told Agri.BG. After a few ...

Source: Agri