Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov told officials at a competition commission meeting that farmers need to band together because cooperatives give producers better negotiating power and market access. The ministry counted 68 recognized producer groups mostly working in fruits, vegetables, and dairy, and financial support comes through a strategic plan running until 2027.
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov showed up along with Competition Commission chair Rosen Karadimov, plus reps from trade associations and customs. Tahov said interim analysis exposed problems across the whole supply chain from farms to retail stores, and the ministry wants dialogue between everyone involved to build short supply chains with proper quality standards.
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov showed up along with Competition Commission chair Rosen Karadimov, plus reps from trade associations and customs. Tahov said interim analysis exposed problems across the whole supply chain from farms to retail stores, and the ministry wants dialogue between everyone involved to build short supply chains with proper quality standards.
