14 YEARS OF SUPPORT FOR HIGH NATURE VALUE FARMING SYSTEMS IN BULGARIA: SYNTHESIS REPORT AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At the end of June 2022, STEP completed the implementation of the project “14 years of support for High Nature Value Farming Systems in Bulgaria: Lessons learnt about the policy and socio-economic challenges, underpinning the loss of cultural landscapes in the Mediterranean region”

The key results of the analysis and the socio-economic survey are captured in a synthesis report. The first section is focused on the CAP public support for the HNV farmland. The experience of the donor supported project schemes is summarized in the second section. The third section presents farmers’ opinion on the HNV support and socio-economic challenges. Each of these sections ends with STEP’s perspective on the lessons learned about HNV farming support. The final section brings together the key findings and recommendations about the needed support to HNV farming and farmers.

You can find the full report here.

The summary of the report can be found here.