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The article provides an overview of large agricultural holdings in Bulgaria, as detailed by the Ministry of Agriculture. These holdings, which account for 20.1% of the total utilized agricultural area, are concentrated in the production of cereals, oilseeds, and protein crops, occupying 91% of the area dedicated to this category. Despite their size, they employ a relatively small number of people and are highly mechanized. The majority of these farms are market-oriented, innovative, and dependent on market conditions. The article also highlights the characteristics of farms in the vegetable production, vine cultivation, livestock, and dairy sectors, including those with specific breeds of cattle and buffaloes. It also mentions the distribution of farms based on the number of animals and their size, with a focus on those with over 300 animals.
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Original content
Large agricultural holdings in Bulgaria are developing as a result of the concentration of land and capital, especially after the country's accession to the EU. Their characteristics are included in the analysis for different categories of farms published by the Ministry of Agriculture. Listen to AgriPodcast: Will we fix the BFSA if we send it to the moon? Based on the data from last year's census, the large farms in Bulgaria in 2020 are 2,361, which is only 1.73% of the total number. The farms that cultivate land are 1,474. The total area is 797,639 ha, or 20.1% of the total utilized agricultural area (UAA). The average size of UAA is 541.14 ha, and the standard production - 241 114 euros. Nearly 73% of large farms specialize in the production of cereals, oilseeds and protein crops, cultivating 91% of the area in this category. These farms are characterized by: high degree of mechanization; relatively small number of employees; market oriented; good infrastructure; innovation and ...
Source: Agri
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