The breeders in Bulgaria will receive an additional BGN 2 million

Cattle and sheep breeders will receive an additional BGN 2 million. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Prof. Dr. Hristo Bozukov at the official opening of the National Fair for the Protection of Local Bulgarian Agricultural Breeds in Kalofer. He specified that the funds will be directed to the industry after the distribution of unspent financial resources has been made, BGNES writes. The Minister of Agriculture assured the farmers that the Ministry continues to look for markets for both live animals and their products, as cattle and sheep breeding are sensitive sectors. "That is why they were included in the covid measure, for which we provided BGN 70 million with the update of the state budget," he added. Prof. Bozukov noted that the exhibition is increasingly appealing to consumers. For this reason, the state continues to support such events. "Our goal is to develop short supply chains as a good and sought-after opportunity," he added. Minister ...