31. Regional features and trends in the development of vegetable production in the of region Plovdiv

bgAbstractVegetable production is a traditional sub-sector of Bulgarian plant production. The availability of suitable soil and climatic conditions, long-lasting traditions, rich practical experience, existence and development of new technological solutions and market-oriented innovations as well as the use of modern cultivars of high biological potential outline some favourable trends for the development of vegetable production. They reveal opportunities for broader integration of the sector in rural areas for the achievement of highly efficient, sustainable and competitive production. The aim of the article is to present the regional trends for the development of vegetable production in the region of Plovdiv so as to improve the economic performance.