Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 24 ISSUE 3
Written by Hristina HARIZANOVA-BARTOS, Monika KABADZHOVA

Bulgarian agriculture is traditional and very important for developing rural areas. Over the years, the agricultural sector has been transformed by processes and policies that affect its changes. The Common agricultural policy significantly facilitates the transformation of Bulgarian agriculture regarding farm development and redistribution of activities. In this regard, the article aims to track the development of the main agrarian structures in Bulgaria from 2010 to 2020. The materials provide the most recent statistical data for the analytical period, during which we examined the evolution of Bulgaria's main agricultural systems. We used regional-level indicators such as farm numbers, utilized agricultural areas, farms by economic size classes, standard output by economic size classes, and farm specialization. The study takes into account production volume discrepancies between regions and the Country. The South-Eastern region has the most significant economic contribution, producing more than EUR 250,000 Standard Output while having the fewest farms. Conversely, the South-West and South-Central areas have the lowest economic share, making less than EUR 2,000 Standard Output while having the most farms. This zoning presents a complete picture of farm economic conditions, which impacts agricultural growth in Bulgarian rural areas. Finally, regarding GDP distribution in key economic centers and mechanical movement, Sofia (the Capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Kardzhali show the most significant contrasts.

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