THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS ON THE TERRITORY OF LAG "TUTRAKAN – SLIVO POLE"

Abstract

Organic farming, the production of organic products and the application of agri-environmental activities by farmers is established as a global trend in agriculture, which protects nature, on the one hand, and provides safe and healthy food for the population, on the other. Tutrakan Slivo Pole LAG and the territory will have up-to-date information on the opportunities for organic farming, production of organic products and implementation of agri-environmental activities by farmers on the territory of the LAG.

The development of sustainable and competitive agriculture and adding value to local agricultural products is supported by the CLLD Strategy, by supporting labor-intensive agricultural production / fruits, vegetable production, production of essential oils and medicinal crops, animal husbandry /.

Priority support for small farms and assistance for diversification of agricultural production, for the purchase of new equipment, introduction of new technologies. Supporting young people through opportunities to develop their own business in the field of agriculture. Need for investments for processing of agricultural products / fruits, vegetables, bee products / in order to add value to agricultural production.