Browse Data and Analysis

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.

Post expects imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat to continue strong in My 2014/14, assuming availability of foreign exchange.

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

Continued interest expressed by farmers and agricultural scientists to improve agricultural output via biotechnology has not resulted in a legal framework for either testing or commercializing biotech

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

Imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat are expected to be strong based on rising domestic food demand, continued requirements of the animal feed industry, and reductions in domestic production.

Consumers' attitudes towards biotechnology in Bulgaria remains negative.