Farmers: When will the money for water and excise tax be paid?

This year, irrigation has become a service of public character, which implies that it should be financed by the state. Agricultural producers expect 15 million leva to be allocated in the budget, which is related to the cost of irrigation water. It is formed by the price of water, which is determined by the Ministry of Environment and Water, plus a minimal surcharge for delivery. Valentin Draganov: There is no water, tension in Popovo escalates "At the moment, this is not happening and agricultural producers have not received back overpaid amounts. From the beginning of the year until the end of the season, we paid for water at 2024 prices, that is, at standard prices, and we were informed that when these 15 million leva are allocated, a credit notice will be made for each paid invoice and overpaid amounts will be returned at the new price. This was supposed to start by October 20, but so far there is no prospect. The same applies to the reimbursement of excise duty money," ...