Bozukov assures EU ministers that Bulgaria has the potential to produce protein feed

Published 2021년 10월 25일

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Bulgaria has the potential to increase its vegetable protein production, according to its Minister of Agriculture, Hristo Bozukov. The country has a strong tradition in this field and leads in the production of fodder peas and legumes. However, a decline in production occurred after 2018 due to a lack of market for soybeans and other protein crops. At the 'Three Seas' initiative summit, ministers discussed the potential for feed protein production in the region and the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on the transition of agriculture towards a green and digital economy. Bulgaria also plans to establish a fund to promote the technological and ecological transition of agriculture.

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Bulgaria has the potential to expand the production of vegetable protein, having good experience and traditions in this field. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture Hristo Bozukov at the Summit of the Ministers of Agriculture of the countries of the "Three Seas" initiative, which is being held today in the Polish city of Krakow. European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski also took part in the meeting. According to Bozukov, the leading role after legumes is occupied by fodder peas and legumes, and Bulgaria has a significant number of its own sustainable varieties of legumes adapted to our climatic conditions. units ", added the Bulgarian Minister. It is strange that he refers to the production realized four years ago, when in 2018 our country reported about 136% growth in the cultivation of protein crops compared to 2014. After 2018, however, there was a sharp decline due to lack of the market for soybeans, peas, lentils and any other protein crops. At ...

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