From November 21 to December 21, 2011, Measure 121 “Modernization of agricultural holdings” of Rural Development Program 2007-2013 will be opened for target reception. That was announced by Deputy Executive Director of State Fund “Agriculture” Mrs. Desislava Todorova during the Second National Conference “European funds for Bulgarian village” on theme: “RDP and challenges in 2012”.
She explained that the acceptance of projects will be in three directions, and resource which will be distributed amounted to EUR 27 million. Period for reception of applications is related to requested transfer o funds to Measure in VI change of the Program.
Applications for support can be submitted by candidates from sector: fruits and vegetables, as well as farmers, who implement projects under Measure 112 “Establishment of Young Farmers’ Farms” and Measure 141 “Supporting of Semi-Substances Farms Undergoing Restructuring”. IN the future accepting period funds will be distributed as follows: EUR 10 082 977 for projects for investments in sector “fruits and vegetables”, EUR 12 000 000 for projects, presented by young farmers, approved for financial support and implementing projects under Measure 112 and EUR 5 000 000.00 for projects presented by farmers, approved for financial support and implementing projects under Measure 141. Investments include – machinery, equipment and facilities, building of industrial buildings, reconstruction.