Bulgaria: The rates under the Covid measure, a blow below the waist for cattle breeders?

Published Sep 24, 2021

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The Chairman of the Association for Breeding of Cattle Breeds in Bulgaria, Stoyan Chukanov, has expressed concerns about the proposed rates for different sectors under the COVID measure, suggesting that they should be calculated per animal unit. He argues that the proposed rates could potentially penalize cattle and buffalo breeding. The Ministry of Agriculture has been criticized for equally distributing a budget of BGN 72 million for plant growing and animal husbandry, and the way money will be distributed, especially to those who have received subsidies in the past. Chukanov has also expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the advisory board for the two sectors and has raised concerns about potential issues with virtual animal shortages and undeclared animals.

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We cannot make the proportion between the rates as if some are more affected than others. Therefore, it is most reasonable and correct to calculate them per animal unit. Thus, Stoyan Chukanov, chairman of the Association for Breeding of Cattle Breeds in Bulgaria (ARMPGB), commented on the proposed rates for the various sectors under the Kovid measure. Sunflower does not deviate from its high prices The Ministry of Agriculture has made a calculation of what the rates would be if the correct proportion was observed. According to Chukanov's memoirs, the rate for dairy cattle breeding should be around BGN 84, and for meat - about BGN 70. In sheep breeding there would be a much bigger difference, as for sheep that are not under selection control, BGN 10 remain. "We don't have to find hot water. It has an animal unit proportion. "Because a compromise was made a year ago, we should not turn the precedent into a rule," said the cattle breeder. Stoyan Chukanov: With the indicative rates ...

Source: Agri