The article highlights an order by the resigned Minister of Agriculture, Ivan Ivanov, that grants an exception to farmers in Natura 2000 protected areas from a mowing ban. The initial ban, in effect from July 25 to August 7, 2022, was intended to prevent disturbance to wildlife, but it posed a challenge for farmers by limiting their ability to provide hay for animal feed. The new order permits grass mowing in protected areas under specific conditions, such as using hand-held or low-speed lawnmowers, to minimize disturbance. Additionally, the order reinforces financial aid for farmers to comply with the agricultural activity bans imposed by the Minister of Environment and Water within protected areas, supporting the implementation of the Program for the Development of Rural Areas for the 2014-2020 period.