Hay in Bulgaria is more expensive than last year

Published 2021년 7월 16일

Tridge summary

Despite the abundant summer grass in 2021, following a Northwest drought, hay prices have increased, with meadow grass small bales now costing at least BGN 2.50-3, up from BGN 2-2.50 last year. Alfalfa bales have seen a significant increase, from BGN 4-5 last year to BGN 4.50-6, and straw prices have doubled from 1 lev to BGN 3. With corn prices at 35 cents / kg and concerns about potential harvest issues, farmers face rising costs for winter animal feeding. Additionally, transportation costs, which range from 0.50 to 1 BGN / km, need to be factored in, encouraging farmers to opt for shorter destinations to limit these expenses.
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Original content

Although the grass in the summer of 2021 flourished more than last year, which was a drought in the Northwest, this year hay is more expensive. Small bales of meadow grass cost at least BGN 2.50-3. Last year they were offered between BGN 2 and 2.50. Are you ready? Field inspections start "When I went looking, I got angry. I have been buying from the same place for years and last year I was complained that there was no grass because of the drought. However, they sold me the bales at the prices I generally buy. I thought it would be at least the same as this year - there was a lot of rain and the grass grew a lot. Yes, but they asked me for a higher price. I thought that they just decided to earn more than me this time and I left without buying, "says Dimitar Dimitrov, who has his own small farm and raises sheep, for which he is obliged to prepare for the winter. He continued to search hard here and there and found that this year in the region the price is almost everywhere. Alfalfa ...
Source: Agri

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