Input rises, herds decrease – how the Ministry of Agriculture seeks a way out of the crisis in the dairy sector

What specific measures is the Ministry of Agriculture and Food taking to stabilize the dairy farming sector, limit the dependence of processors on imported raw materials, and protect Bulgarian farmers from unfair practices by dairies? Read more: Opinion: Tied support should support productive farms, not their fragmentation With this question, a deputy addresses the Minister of Agriculture Georgi Tahov. Official data in 2024 indicate that the number of dairy animals in Bulgaria is experiencing a serious decline. At the same time, the processing sector is increasing its use of imported raw materials for the production of dairy products. "In the public space, claims are being made that some processors are exerting pressure on Bulgarian farmers, especially smaller ones, using their dominant market position to dictate purchase prices. This raises concerns that the state is not sufficiently protecting the interests of producers and national food security," believes the representative. ...