The state will subsidise 80% of the price of irrigation water as a measure against expensive foods

The state will subsidise 80% of the price (excluding VAT) of irrigation water as a measure against expensive food, caretaker Minister of Agriculture Yavor Gechev said on March 24 at a press conference on the presentation of the information platform with comparative food prices.

The website for food prices has been launched - foodprice.bg

"This will be a breath of fresh air for farmers, but also for consumers, which is why we are linking the two topics," said Yavor Gechev.

The Ministry of Agriculture is also preparing an electronic register for food traceability. It will register every step in the wholesale trade, both in terms of food quality and consumer assurance, as well as prices.

"All types of food will be covered, including beverages such as mineral water and beer. There will be a separate section for grains, cereals and oilseeds as every silo in Bulgaria will have traceability," Gechev said.

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