Pig farmers in Bulgaria want higher welfare aid rates

Published Feb 28, 2023

Tridge summary

The Bulgarian pig breeding sector has proposed new rates for state aid to the Ministry of Agriculture, aimed at humane treatment of pigs. These rates have not been changed for two program periods and take into account inflation. The sector is concerned about the lack of mechanism for extraordinary aid, as opposed to other sectors. They have also requested crisis aid, but the response is not optimistic without a regular government. The sector also believes that the ceilings on funding for the Strategic Plan have been halved, making it difficult for producers to benefit.

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The Pig Breeding sector has submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture a proposal for new rates of state aid for voluntary commitments to humane treatment and they expect to discuss them at a working meeting in the department as soon as possible. All about Campaign 2023 "The proposed rates reflect the real values of the market at the moment. We hope for a dialogue in which a solution will be reached and the new levels of support will be proposed for approval by the European Commission. This is very important for us, because the Pig Breeding sector is supported only by the state aid for humane treatment of pigs," commented Dimitar Mihailov, executive director of the Association of Pig Breeders in Bulgaria, for Agri.BG. Dimitar Mihailov: Pig farming sector is supported only by the state aid for humane treatment. It is clear from his words that the rates have not been changed in two program periods. They reflect the development of pig farming at that time. The industry's new rate ...

Source: Agri