EU Organic Subsidies
IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCER
You do not need to be a certified organic producer to take advantage of the benefits of organic farming. These financial incentives are aimed at supporting sustainable agricultural practices that reduce environmental impact and ensure healthy production. The use of biological agents such as entomophages, produced by Organic Invest Bio Protection, not only protects crops and consequently leads to increased yields compared to unprotected conditions, but also meets the high standards of organic production.
Certified organic producers in the European Union can receive various types of subsidies, which vary depending on the crops grown and the practices applied.
The main financial incentives include:
Direct payments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – Organic producers can benefit from basic direct payments, as well as additional subsidies for green practices (Green Payments).
They promote the conservation of natural resources and sustainable agriculture.
Agri-environmental payments – Specifically designed for organic producers, these subsidies are part of rural development programs.
They compensate for the costs associated with implementing organic production methods, including the use of biological control agents and the conservation of biodiversity.
Investment support – Organic producers can apply for subsidies for farm modernization, the purchase of equipment for organic production, or the implementation of innovative technologies for crop protection against pests. This support often covers up to 60% of the incurred costs, depending on national regulations.
For exact amounts and conditions, it is important to consult local agricultural authorities or organic certification bodies responsible for implementing the CAP in Bulgaria.
“National Program of Measures for the Control of the Tomato Leafminer – Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera)” – Ministry of Agriculture and State Fund “Agriculture”
A National Program of Measures for the Control of the Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta) for 2025 is expected to be approved.
The support is provided in the form of partial reimbursement of the costs incurred by farmers growing tomatoes in greenhouses for the purchase of plant protection products and solutions used to control and eliminate pests affecting tomato crops.
In cases where the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA), through laboratory analysis, confirms a mass infestation of the pest on other greenhouse-grown vegetable crops (such as peppers, eggplants, and potatoes), the support is also extended to these crops.
Maximum aid intensity: Farmers are supported with up to 100% of the costs for the purchase of plant protection products and materials for the control and eradication of infestations of the tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) in greenhouse tomato (vegetable) production, but not exceeding BGN 3,500 per hectare, including VAT.
Who can apply for this support?
The support is granted to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises – agricultural producers – who meet the following conditions:
are registered in accordance with Ordinance No. 3 of 1999 on the establishment and maintenance of a register of agricultural producers;
meet the definition and criteria for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in accordance with Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2022/2472;
have no outstanding liabilities to the State Fund “Agriculture”;
have no outstanding public liabilities to the state budget;
cultivate tomatoes (vegetables) in greenhouses.
The support is provided upon submission of a declaration by the farmer confirming the presence of the pest and the need to take measures to limit the damage caused to production.
4.2. Beneficiaries of the support are agricultural producers cultivating vegetable crops (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes) in greenhouses with an area exceeding 0.1 hectares (1 decare), where the crops must be planted and in a stage of active growth or fruiting.
Information on how to apply under the Program can be obtained by interested farmers from the regional offices of the State Fund “Agriculture” in their respective area.
NATIONAL PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF VINEYARD PROTECTION FROM PESTS for 2025 by the State Fund “Agriculture”