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Beekeeping is going through difficult times, but we are determined to solve them. This was stated by Prof. Yulian Stanchev, Chairman of the Pleven Regional Beekeepers' Union, during the opening of the international exhibition "Beekeeping Pleven 2026." The expo, held for the 13th time, features over 120 exhibitors from various companies, as well as representatives from the sector from 20 countries, and lecturers from the United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine, and Slovenia will give lectures during the event, which will last until February 15. "In recent years, beekeeping has become a dynamically developing sub-sector of Bulgarian agriculture, with an export orientation and an established image. Between 9,000 and 12,000 tons of high-quality honey are produced annually in the country. And over 80% of it is directed for export to regular and predominantly European partners," said Deputy Minister of Agriculture Stefan Burzhdzhev. For another year, Pleven becomes the center of beekeeping and ...

The British Pig and Poultry Fair returns in May, bringing together the whole industry and providing an opportunity to catch up with fellow producers, hear from industry experts, and see new products. Pig producers seeking the latest industry advice, market trends, and innovative technologies are guaranteed all of that and more at the popular biennial event, according to event organiser Alice Bell, from RASE. “The whole point of the fair is to connect people with information, ideas, other people, and solutions. Ultimately, it’s designed to help you improve farm performance and leave inspired ready for the future,” she said. “The Fair is supported by all of the key organisations. Visitors can therefore expect to get the most up-to-date information and advice on everything from environmental regulations and planning permission to the animal welfare strategy, export prospects and the latest nutritional advice.” In the pig theatre, supported by AHDB, visitors can hear from leading ...

Ahmed Al-Bouari, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, received a barrage of criticism from both majority and opposition members during an oral questioning session in the House of Representatives on Monday. MP Saleh Ougbal from the Independence Party harshly criticized the Minister of Agriculture, asserting that many farmers are "dying hard" after the cessation of support provided to them, despite previous promises from the Ministry. Ougbal pointed out that support for barley and corn crops had been halted, while some feed production plants were closed, negatively impacting the ability of farmers in mountainous and western regions of the Kingdom to manage their agricultural activities. The MP demanded that the Minister declare a clear stance to the public regarding the possibility of reinstating support for farmers, emphasizing that thousands of farmers have not received any support, including for water and forests, which increases the fragility of the sector and threatens ...