Programme: Rural Development Programme

The current agricultural activity of the applicant includes cultivation of 16,732 decares of plums, which are grown conventionally. The farmer does not have a control contract with a control organization. He owns three properties, for which he has ten annual leases, vouchers for the registration of the contracts in the Agricultural Cooperative, sketches and a reference for registered legal grounds. The activity takes place on the territory of the land of the village of Balanite and the town of Gabrovo, Gabrovo municipality, Gabrovo region. The minimum density of plums corresponds to the regulatory requirements. The farmer does not have his own equipment. If necessary, he rents agricultural machinery or uses external mechanized services. There are no irrigation facilities, buildings or other facilities built on the properties. The requirements for keeping diaries for fertilizing and plant protection measures for the properties are observed. The candidate organizes and manages his own activities. No production staff assigned. At the moment, it does not keep accounting records. The activities that are necessary for the restructuring and adaptation of the agricultural holding are related to the maintenance and cultivation of the 16,732 decares of plums available in the current economic year. The planned growth will be carried out by renting or leasing 8.00 decares with plums in 2024. These 8.00 acres will also be conventionally farmed. Up to 9 months after signing the Administrative Contract, a brushcutter worth BGN 700 will be purchased. By the end of 2023, the candidate will have completed a course on environmental protection in the agricultural sector, as well as acquired professional skills and competencies. The farmer will continue to comply with all standards in his agricultural activity.