Peanut growers in Bulgaria unite in an association

A year ago we told you about peanut growers from Sadovo who want to unite in order to apply to the European Commission for a protected geographical indication. It has been a fact since the summer, it became clear during the Peanut Open Day in Sadovo at the end of September. The fertilizer crisis Its members number about 60, and everyone is welcome. The initiative is also supported by the Institute of Plant and Genetic Resources (IRGR) "Konstantin Malkov" in Sadovo and "Semenarska kashta Sadovo" Ltd., which are proof that it is possible for science and business to cooperate successfully. They embark on a common project with a focus on selection and seed production. At the event it became clear that Bulgaria is the only European country in which such a selection is made. Seeds are bought from us by Western European countries, such as Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France. Scientists and the private company will jointly improve the cultivation technology and ...