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Bulgaria Rises against EU's Ever 'Greener' CAP [Nov 07, 2011] Bulgaria is raising serious objections against the changes of EU's Common Agricultural Policy which the European Commission has proposed as of 2014, Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov announced. Naydenov is in Brussels for the talks on the reformed CAP between the 27 EU member-states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament, the Bulgarian National Radio reported. "Bulgaria will ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Mulls Exporting Wheat to Jordan [Jul 26, 2011] Bulgaria could export wheat to Jordan, covering all the Arab country's wheat needs, it was announced after a meeting between Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov and his Jordanian counterpart Samir Habashneh. Bulgaria could provide 800 tons of wheat for direct export to Jordan, Naydenov has clarified, as cited by BGNES. The Balkan state looks for a long-term contract for at least 5 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Agriculture Minister: No Contagious Cucumbers in Bulgaria [May 29, 2011] No contagious cucumbers have been imported to Bulgaria, stated Minister of Agriculture and Foods Miroslav Naydenov Sunday confirming an earlier study by the national Food Safety Authority. "Bulgarian consumers must rest assured on that. Agencies are notwithstanding continually and thoroughly checking everything that mandates any worry," added Naydenov. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Agriculture Minister Vows to Limit FMD [Apr 09, 2011] The occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease in the south-eastern tip of of Bulgaria is a localized event and authorities will do everything possible to isolate it, stated Minister of Agriculture Miroslav Naydenov. Saturday Naydenov is on a visit to local town of Sredets, in which a temporary center for tackling the livestock disease has been established. Over the course of the first three months of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Reboots Plans to Fence Off Turkey Border as FMD Spreads [Mar 30, 2011] The recently renewed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Southeast Bulgaria have led the government to restore its idea first floated in January 2011 to erect a fence along its border with Turkey. Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov announced in Parliament Wednesday that the Borisov Cabinet is going to go ahead with the plans to restore some of the Cold War era fences along the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Sets on Trip to Jordan [Mar 25, 2011] Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister, Miroslav Naydenov, is leaving Friday on an official visit to Jordan. The visit will conclude on March 29 and is on the invitation of the Jordanian Agriculture Ministry. Naydenov and the Bulgarian delegation will participate in a forum of Jordanian and Bulgarian companies from the farming, forestry, hunting, food manufacturing, and wood industries.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Moves to Patent Its Traditional Rakia Drink [Feb 23, 2011] Bulgaria will try to patent its traditional "grape Rakia" alcoholic beverage in the European Union, the Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has announced. "Getting the patent recognized should be a national clause," Minister Naydenov declared. A report has been prepared by his Ministry, proving the Bulgarian beverage is produced in a unique fashion. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Lure French Partners with Roses, Wine & Cheese! [Feb 19, 2011] Bulgaria can attract French business partners with its capacities in the production of rose products, wines and cheeses, according to Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture Miroslav Naydenov. Saturday Naydenov is in Paris to open Bulgaria's first-time booth at the International Salon of Agriculture (Salon International de l'Agriculture 2011). Bulgaria's booth includes the country's strongest ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Registers 10% Boost in Wine Exports 2010 [Feb 14, 2011] Bulgaria's wine exports have increased with 10% year on year in 2010, reaching 57.6 million liters, the country's Agriculture Minister, Miroslav Naydenov, has announced. Naydenov spoke on the professional holiday of vine-growers and wine-makers, celebrated on Monday.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Launches Food Safety Agency [Feb 10, 2011] Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov and the EU Commissioner on Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli, launched the start of Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency. "This is the first time, since I became a minister, that I am so excited. We promised the Bulgarian nation and our children that we will work towards allowing them to have safer and quality foods on their tables every day.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Opposes GMO Invasion in EU [Feb 02, 2011] Bulgaria will explicitly oppose to the proposed import of GMO-containing food products and livestock fodder in the EU. "I received a demarche rom Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the US asking us to support their demand that EU allows GMO-containing food products and livestock fodder on its territory," Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov revealed on Wednesday before the Council of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s Agriculture Minister Denies Grain Crisis [Jan 27, 2011] There is no grain crisis in Bulgaria, Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov announced Thursday. His statement was a response to the Bulgarian Socialist Party, which has stated that there is a grain crisis in Bulgaria and the country imports wheat. Naydenov has explained that the only import in Bulgaria comes from Pakistan and it consists of about 3,000 tons high quality wheat, which is ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Set to Export to Japan Wine, Poultry [Jan 10, 2011] Japan is interested in expanding its imports of certain agricultural products from Bulgaria, according to Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov , who met with the new Japanese Ambassador in Sofia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Registers First Case of FMD in 12 Years [Jan 05, 2011] Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has already spoken about the case. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Launch Regional Black Sea Fisheries Body [Dec 08, 2010] Bulgaria will propose the creation of a regional structure to manage fisheries and help preserve resources in the Black Sea region, announced Minister of Agriculture Miroslav Naydenov. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Plans to Introduce Prison Sentences for Illegal Fishing [Dec 06, 2010] Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov took part in an event for Nikulden (St. Nikola's Day), the day of fisherman, sailors, and bankers. Naydenov cooked with in the streets of Sofia together with a culinary TV show host. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency to Operate from 2011 [Sep 02, 2010] Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency is scheduled to begin operating on January 1, 2011, the Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has announced. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's 'Killers' Executed Elaborate Plans [Jul 27, 2010] People in Bulgaria have died in murders for hire against payment of just BGN 2 000 to the perpetrators, the head prosecutor in the probe codenamed Killers , Boyko Naydenov, informs. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Expects Sizable Grain Exports to Israel, Gulf States [Jun 24, 2010] Bulgaria is hoping to get BGN 1 B from the exports of grain from the 2010 harvest, Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has announced. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Prosecutors Probe Notorious Land Swap Deals [Apr 08, 2010] Bulgaria Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has delivered a report on the notorious land swaps scandal to Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev. [via YahooNews] More >>