“The students of the Forestry University will create future solutions for the development of agriculture and forestry sector, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Georgi Tahov during the opening of the academic year at the Forestry University. “You are the generation that will create solutions for the sustainable development of the agriculture and forestry sector," continued Minister Tahov. He congratulated the academic staff and students, wishing them success in the educational process. "This university is an institution with a long-standing tradition that has contributed to the formation of leading specialists in the field of forestry, agrarian sciences, ecology and natural resource management. These are spheres that are an integral part of the development of a sustainable economy," the Minister pointed out.
According to him, in this university, all graduates will be able to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills for professional realization. The teaching staff consists of leading experts in their field. They teach not only modern knowledge, but also build analytical thinking in students, which is a solid foundation to build on.
Minister Tahov noted in his address that the sector of agriculture, food and forestry is one of the most important pillars of the national economy. "The challenges we face - climate change and nature conservation - require increasingly competent and innovative solutions. It is the right place where the specialists are being created, these people who will be responsible for the management of natural resources," the Minister of Agriculture added.
Dr. Tahov emphasized the important role of young people in the development of our country. "The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is open to cooperation with you and we believe that it is you who will be the engine of change in the sector of agriculture, forests and sustainable development", he said further. Minister Tahov wished everyone a successful school year, filled with inspiration, new discoveries and satisfaction from the professional successes achieved.
Mr. Ivan Ivanov, the Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Food and Forestry of the National Assembly, Mr. Evtim Miloshev, the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Eng. Miroslav Marinov, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Eng. Stoyan Toshev- the Executive Director of the Forestry Executive Agency, Dr. Polina Karastoyanova - the Executive Director of the National Tourism Board and other official guests attended the event.
They were acquainted with a part of the scientific activity of the University by the rector, Assoc. Dr. Hristo Mihailov. The guests visited the Educational and Demonstration Techno center, the Educational Hall of the Faculty of Game Farming, the University Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics, as well as the Educational Laboratory of Soil Science.