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Bulgaria’s dairy industry was challenged in 2016 by the outbreak of lumpy skin disease in April 2016, followed by subsequent reductions in its dairy herd, milk production and import restrictions....

Bulgaria’s livestock sector continues to stabilize following reforms and disease outbreaks last year.

Post forecasts that Bulgaria’s stone fruit crop in marketing year (MY) 2017 will increase due to favorable weather, improved average yields, and orchard expansion supported by EU subsidy programs.

The Bulgarian broiler sector continues to grow, driven by strong domestic and international demand.

Bulgaria is a growth market for U.S. tree nuts. Opportunities for almond, walnut and pecan exports are driven by modern retail’s deep footprint, rising incomes, evolving consumer preferences....

The high number of rainy days and unusually cool November slowed the corn harvest; about 10%-20% of corn was estimated to be still in the fields at the end of November.

Bulgaria already exported its rapeseeds surplus with exports reaching 460,000 MT at the end of November.

Unusually rainy weather along with cooler temperatures this year made the season challenging for the farmers.

Unusually rainy weather along with cooler temperatures this year made the season challenging for the farmers.

Market demand, consumption and trade in legumes in Bulgaria are increasing. The market is diversifying and demand for higher quality product grows.

The UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Consumers' attitudes towards biotechnology in Bulgaria remains negative.