24. Dairy farming in Bulgaria – trends and prospectives

Author: Dimo Atanasov

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During the transition period the dairy sector in Bulgaria lost a lot of its potential. Dairy cow numbers and production dropped drastically. From the beginning of 2007 conditions for this business have changed, bringing positive effects on one hand, but also challenges on the other. The future of any farm and the whole sector depends on the ability to adapt to the new conditions and standards of the CAP. The purpose of this publication is to analyze main indicators about cow milk production in Bulgaria before and after joining the EU and to underline the possibilities for future development from now on.