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  INTEGRATION OF ECOLOGICAL AIMS IN THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY ANT REGIONAL PLANNING IN BULGARIA

  The aim of this study is to be developed and approved methodology for integrating äî global environmental objectives into local development policy and spatial planning in Bulgaria. Object of research are the main documents of the United Nations, EU and national programs concerning environmental objectives and the methodology for regional ... The aim of this study is to be developed and approved methodology for integrating äî global environmental objectives into local development policy and spatial planning in Bulgaria. Object of research are the main documents of the United Nations, EU and national programs concerning environmental objectives and the methodology for regional planning on the level of planning regions, districts and municipalities. Subject of study is the adaptation of global environmental objectives in a framework methodology for planning and assessing the environmental impact of Structural Fund projects applicable to the creation of integrated products for local economic development. In the course of the study were examined key documents related to climate change, biodiversity, desertification and the need of their integration in the regional and local development. Training techniques are proposed, suitable for both municipal employees and civil society organizations. They are the basis for developing a training program to Centre for post-graduate and continuing education.

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  MARKETING RESEARCH OF THE ORGANIC PRODUCTS MARKET IN BULGARIA

  The organic products are produced in accordance with certain standards of production. Through the most part of human history, agriculture could be qualified as organic. After 20-th century new and often not tested synthetic chemicals were offered, emphasized as improvements, introduced to all food products. This newer style of production is called ... The organic products are produced in accordance with certain standards of production. Through the most part of human history, agriculture could be qualified as organic. After 20-th century new and often not tested synthetic chemicals were offered, emphasized as improvements, introduced to all food products. This newer style of production is called “conventional” and in contrast to organic production the products are produced faster and easier. Within organic production the usage of conventional nonorganic pesticides, insecticides and herbicides is absolutely forbidden. At the moment European Union, United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries require from the producers to obtain special certificate in order to permit selling of food products as “organic” within their borders. At present 90 % of organic food produced in Bulgaria is exported to richer European countries. Bulgarian organic foods are mainly fruits (apples, peaches, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, grapes for wine production), nuts (walnuts and almond), herbs and species (dill, anise, lavender and many others), as organic plant oil, tobacco, vegetables. There are lamb and beef organic meat on the market as organic jam and honey. As an addition large areas of wild lands are under certifying as organic and wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms are collected. It is considered that 60 % of raw products come from their collecting from wild nature. Organic rose oil, tobacco, wine, fruits are a huge potential for the country according to German specialists. This year the Ministry will support the organic farming and food production with ˆ12,6 millions. The purpose is to strengthen domestic market and to occupy new share on European market.

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  OPTIMISATION OF THE PRODUCTION COSTS – PRECONDITION FOR STABILITY AND COMPETITIVE POWER OF THE GRAIN PRODUCTION

  Grain production is a major sub-sector of Bulgarian agriculture and occupies an important place in Bulgarian economy. At national, regional and global scale, grain production will be of growing importance in relation to feeding the population and the production of biofuels. The economic and statistical survey of production costs in grain ... Grain production is a major sub-sector of Bulgarian agriculture and occupies an important place in Bulgarian economy. At national, regional and global scale, grain production will be of growing importance in relation to feeding the population and the production of biofuels. The economic and statistical survey of production costs in grain production gives opportunity to find reserves to reduce them to their optimal values, to reduce the unit cost and to increase the profitability of grain production. Part of the information used in the study is taken from official statistical publications, and the main body of data on production costs of grain production has been gathered from a questionnaire conducted among grain producers from Veliko Turnovo district. A number of statistical research techniques have been used in the present study – graphical and tabular methods, correlation analysis, representative method, average and relative values, index factor analysis and other.