Beef cattle in 2022: The black economy continues to be a scourge in Bulgaria

Published 2022년 12월 27일

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The article provides an overview of the state of the beef cattle breeding industry in Bulgaria, as shared by Stoyan Chukanov, the chairman of the Association for Breeding of Beef Cattle Breeds. The discussion covers the challenges and progress the sector has made throughout the year, with a focus on state aid for beef sales, subsidy equalization, and the impact of the shadow economy and high inflation on farmers. The introduction of the third emergency aid and the Strategic Plan for the industry, along with the future of ecoschemes and humane treatment, are also addressed. Additionally, the article highlights the demographic challenges and the shift towards meat breeding from dairy, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive strategy to support the sector's growth and development.

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2022 got off to a rough start. There were all kinds of surprises, many hopes, a new government. After all, "Ilya got dressed, looked at himself - again in these clothes". The breeder was once again the last hole of the cabal. If something is left for him, he can survive. If not, to be saved. Bulgaria asks, Brussels answers: When will the subsidies be equalized? With these words, our conversation with Stoyan Chukanov - Chairman of the Association for Breeding of Beef Cattle Breeds in Bulgaria, regarding the balance sheet of beef cattle breeding for the past year, began. We divide it into two parts because there are many topics and problems in the sector. After state aid for the sale of beef was launched on a pilot basis two years ago at the insistence of the industry, at the end of 2022 the Ministry of Agriculture opened such a reception again. This is great, but for such a measure cattle farmers should know in advance. Last time they weren't prepared and didn't make the most of ...

Source: Agri