This is the second programming period in Bulgaria during which the Leader approach is applied
The issue of the binding nature of eco-schemes remains for Bulgaria a key political element of the General Agreement in the course of the negotiation process
The Minister reminded position of the country to keep all possible instruments for support in the New CAP inc. National Transitional Assistance with a new reference date
Minister Taneva expressed hope that in October a partial common approach will be reached to ensure equality of farmers in the EU
Payments to tobacco growers are made annually in the spring time.
She added that checks are currently being carried out on the applications submitted.
Minister Taneva clarified that from 2019 to now, a sum of BGN 71 million in direct payments have been paid to farmers in the district.
The SFA has prepared an indicative schedule for the forthcoming authorizations for the schemes and measures under the 2020 Direct Payments Campaign, as well as for the state aid. By the end of the year, an amount of BGN 1.7 billion will be paid to farmers
The support ceiling for a farmer under sub-measures COVID 1 and COVID 2 is estimated to not much than the BGN equivalent of EUR 7000.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Desislava Taneva announced at a briefing that Bulgarian farmers will receive a total of BGN 49 million in financial assistance under a de minimis aid programme.