Following the commitment made by the acting Minister, Minister Ivan Hristanov, during the meeting with the National Branch Chamber “Fruits and Vegetables“ (BCPF) on 17.03 and after a meeting with Deputy Minister Ivana Murdjeva and her team, it became clear that the state will provide a budget of 2.7 million euros to combat the pest “black goldfish“.
The funds will be directed by expanding the scope of aid for spring spraying, with the aim of assisting agricultural producers in their efforts to limit the spread of one of the most dangerous pests for fruit growing in our country. The reception is expected to take place in the second half of April.
The BCPC emphasizes that for years it has been demanding targeted financial support to deal with the “black gold“, which causes serious damage to fruit plantations in the country. Currently, the funds provided are within the extended budget, due to the lack of an adopted state budget for 2026.
“This is an important step in the right direction, but it is far from sufficient. "Sustainable and long-term measures are needed to ensure the survival of the sector," the chamber said.
When submitting the state budget for 2026, the BPC will insist on a significant increase in funds for pest control, as well as the development of a comprehensive strategy for its control.
The organization once again warns that the problem with the “black gold“ is reaching critical proportions. The chamber is already receiving signals from producers across the country who are facing heavy losses and even forced uprooting of their orchards.
The BPC will continue to defend the interests of Bulgarian producers and insist on timely and effective solutions to protect domestic production.