Professional or hobby: In which direction should beekeeping develop?

The complex and critical issues facing Bulgarian beekeeping, with a particularly negative impact on organic beekeeping, require immediate dialogue and the implementation of measures to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the sector. Read more: Are beekeepers business operators under the meaning of the Food Law? Concerned by this fact, the Association of Bulgarian Producers of Organic Products (ABPOP) with managing zootechnician Iskren Mutafov urges the urgent convening of a meeting of the Consultative Council on Beekeeping. They propose the following main points be included on the agenda: • Discussion of the unclear criteria and inconsistencies in the application of cross-check rules, which lead to unjustified sanctions and difficulties for beekeepers, including members of the Association engaged in organic production; • Finding a lasting solution for unifying the approach and preventing the improper imposition of financial corrections. • Demand for the provision of ...