5. Opportunites for the development of small farms in Bulgaria

Small farms have an important place in the agricultural sector in Bulgaria. Their existence is essential for the development of agriculture in the country. The factors that have an impact on small farms can be derived as macroeconomic factors, demographic factors, agricultural policy, market factors and others. The influence of these factors also reveals a variety of opportunities for development, assuming that some farms will make efforts to increase their economic viability.
The aim of the study is to analyze the opportunities for development of small farms in Bulgaria. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are set: 1) Review of theories on the prerequisites for the existence and development of small farms; 2) The role of small farms in Bulgarian agriculture; 3) Opportunities for development of small farms; 4) Main conclusions. The results presented in the publication are part of the project №15 / 8 of 2017. „Sustainable multifunctional rural areas: rethinking agricultural models and systems with increased requirements and limited resources“, funded by the Scientific Research Fund.