The saga with the Fiscal Risk Ordinance continues in Bulgaria

Published 2024년 9월 3일

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The article highlights the early completion of the white grape harvest in Bulgaria, attributed to the hot and dry summer conditions, but notes a significant decrease in wine grape yields, estimated to be between 30 and 40 percent lower than the previous year. The harvest of red grape varieties is also in progress. The National Chamber of Vine and Wine is optimistic about securing funding for the restoration of irrigation systems, which could help improve yields. The chamber is also advocating for simplified irrigation well procedures. The article also mentions a protest by wine producers and vineyard owners against a new ordinance regarding fiscal control for goods with a high fiscal risk, which they believe is unsuitable for the wine production sector. Despite the challenges, Bulgarian wines from South-Eastern Bulgaria continue to find markets in Scandinavia and Asia.

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Most of the white grape varieties in the country have already been harvested. This was told to BTA by the chairman of the Management Board (MB) of the National Chamber of Vine and Wine (NLVK) in Bulgaria, Yordan Chorbadjiyski. He pointed out that this year the grape harvest started earlier than expected due to the dry and hot summer. Harvesting of red grape varieties is also progressing, he said. According to him, according to preliminary data, the yields of wine grapes in the country are lower compared to the previous year by between 30 and 40 percent. "The grapes ripened quickly this year. Where the farmers have irrigation facilities, yields are good. Unfortunately, this does not happen everywhere. The campaign is difficult," Chorbadzhiyski added, specifying that the chamber is confident that funding has been found for restoration of the "Irrigation Systems" networks, with the first tranche of the funds being at least BGN 45 million. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of ...

Source: Agri