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The 2020 census reveals that Bulgaria’s agricultural industry changed significantly during the first ten years of EU membership.

In late April, the Government of Bulgaria informed that most large commercial hog farms were once again eligible to ship pork meat to other European Union markets.

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....