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In short: Mostoften, flexible sowing according to moisture, conservation treatments and rootless farming, precise disease forecasting and cooperation are applied.
Southern Dobrudzha is thedriest region of Bulgaria and production is mostly irrigable.
Therefore, good practices are aimed at preserving moisture and moreprudent use of fertilizers and detergents.
Flexible sowing norm.
ET "Agro-Svetlozar Dichevski" (Varna) has switched from fixed to flexible sowing norms according to soil moisture, with drought-resistant varieties.
The result is a morestable drought yield and less seed costs.
Rootless farming and minimal cultivation.
The technology has developed in Bulgaria since 2000, mainly in Dobrudzha: first in small areas, then with the gradual exclusion of ploughing.
Fewer passes in the field.
Bomar Trade combines operations in one pass, which protects the structure and moisture of the soil.
Disease prognosis.
"Agromate" (Yambol) uses a weather station and a disease model to spray at the right moment.
This reduces the use of pesticides by up to 30%.
Cooperation.
Motor 93 Insurance Company (Babuk) shows how sharing equipment gives access to technology without much investment.
The Help Center can connect you to these farms for hands-on experience.
Material: Good Practices 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8; Training Module 1 and 2; Report "Innovative Approaches in Agriculture".

Yes. From Campaign 2026, the agri-environmental intervention "Promoting conservation tillage practices" starts. It requires a multi-year commitment with three groups of activities: rotation rules, balanced fertilisation based on soil analysis, and minimum tillage with cover all year round. It does not apply in Natura 2000 areas or in parks where mineral fertilisers are banned. The practices must go beyond the mandatory standards (GAEC standards).

Material: Report "Current and upcoming funding opportunities 2025–2026", section 6.1.

Not always. Some areas are not supported under state aid if they have already received support for the same crop under another intervention. Check with the municipal agriculture office or an adviser before you submit your application.

Yes, when a call is announced. State aid compensates areas with 100% crop failure from drought, hail, storm or frost. Calls are short, so it is best to have your documents (damage report) ready in advance. Farm insurance gives more reliable protection than waiting for emergency aid.

Payment applications are submitted at the municipal agriculture office or online through the SFA Electronic Services System (SES). In SES you can track the status, check the layers in LPIS and submit objections. SFA publishes video guides on how to use the system.

SFA offers investment loans with interest made up of the reference rate (3.19% for 2026) plus 1 percentage point. The loan can cover your own contribution to a grant-funded project.

The aid is for carrying out the business plan and includes mandatory investments (at least €7,500 or 25% of the first payment), so machinery can be part of the plan. Check the specific eligibility in the application conditions. Before buying, consider whether the machinery pays off at your size, or whether a service or cooperation is better value (section G, good practice 7).