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Bulgaria may run out of rice by end-year, rice producers demand state aid

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If the state does not financially support rice producers, by the end of 2022 there will be a shortage of rice in Bulgaria. So far, local production has been sufficient to meet consumption in Bulgaria, and there have been exports. 

This year, however, is turning out to be unfavourable and representatives of the branch organization are urging the state to support production with about 3-3.5 million euros by covering the cost of water. Otherwise, the yield will be halved. 

Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture replied that an opportunity would be sought to grant state aid to rice producers, after analyzing the various options, as no such assistance has been provided so far.



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