Animal breeders who use the equipment for processing and maintenance of grasslands and meadows will be able to refund the excise duty on fuel. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Tzvetan Dimitrov. For the first time, animal breeders are also included in the proposal for the aid notification to the European Commission. It is expected the European Commission to approve the aid. In 2011, buffalo breeders will receive payments per capita, Tzvetan Dimitrov said. The funds are provided for the first time from national support schemes.