Profitability in farming-presumption for digitalization. Empirical evidence from bulgarian horticulture

Author(s): Desislava Ivanova,Evgeni Genchev / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

In this article, we investigate the impact of selected factor variables in two directions, on the one hand their impact on the financial performance of firms in the agrarian sector and on the other hand as a prerequisite or barrier to investments related to digitalization in the sector. We use an econometric model with fixed effects of panel data to estimate the dependence between the activity results and the selected variables, taking into account the influence of the individual characteristics of the enterprises. The study is based on 733 companies operating in the "Crop farming" sector (NACE.BG – 2008) and covers a period of 13 years (2007 – 2020). Our dependent variable is the return on assets (ROA), and our assessment aims to analyze the main determinants that form it, such as debt level, size and age, etc.

Potential for digitalization of agriculture in Bulgaria

Author(s): Rumyana Angelova,Georgy Zhelyazkov,Dimitrina Stoyancheva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The level of digitalization in society, and particularly in agriculture, is a focus that attracts the attention of many researchers. The results of their research are transformed into programmers and strategic documents aimed at overcoming the digitization gap by creating conditions for the implementation of digital technologies in agriculture. This report presents some of the results obtained with respect to a survey carried out among companies in the agricultural sector, and mainly the livestock sub-sector. The data show a relatively low level of digitization and readiness for investments in this area. There is also a direct correlation between the size of enterprises in terms of staff number and the pursuit of digital transformation.

The price of agricultural land in Bulgaria - selected factors

Author(s): Ventsislav Perkov,Radka Nenova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The main goal of the report is to build a model to highlight the significant factors affecting the price of agricultural land in Bulgaria. Panel data for 9 years and 25 districts were used. Fixed-effect panel regression and stepwise regression were applied. The empirical results prove that the price of agricultural land in Bulgaria, for the considered period, is influenced by the relative share of households with access to the Internet, the length of first-class roads and the average annual salary of employed persons. The existing differences in the variables by area also have a strong influence.

Spatial distribution of irrigated areas by planning regions

Author(s): Radka Nenova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The main objective of the paper45 is to analyses the spatial structure of irrigated areas by planning regions and by categories of the utilized agricultural area in Bulgaria. Statistical data from the census of agricultural holdings were used for the empirical study, and from a methodological point of view, the correspondence analysis was applied. The results of the research can be used in the preparation of regional strategies covering the possibilities of mitigating the effects of climate change on Bulgarian agriculture through irrigated agriculture.

Digitalization level of rural areas in Bulgaria

Author(s): Violetka Zheleva,Emil Mutafov / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Rural development in Bulgaria is key to sustainable economic growth. Digital technologies implementation and digitization in the management of agricultural processes are important factors for successful development. An interesting aspect is to review the level of digitalization and the attractiveness of rural areas as a place to increase the flow of people and their opportunities for realization. The return of the population to these areas is a way to deal with one of the main problems of urbanization, namely the depopulation of large areas of the country. The main goal of this article is to define the level of digitalization, which includes access to the Internet and its usage in rural areas. Also, it will be beneficial to make a connection with migration processes and the rate of mechanical growth.

Digital agriculture - basics and prerequisites for development

Author(s): Petia Branzova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Nowadays, the results achieved both from an ecological and an economic point of view are extremely important for the agricultural sector. Higher environmental performance cannot be achieved if the competitiveness of agricultural sectors declines. To increase the sustainability of the sector, better economic results must be achieved, which will lead to an opportunity to increase investments to protect the environment. This is where the need comes from, in this new, developing era, to think about "new" agriculture responding to the new circumstances. Without turning our backs on the past, both with its mistakes and its achievements. Vast agronomic knowledge can be integrated into digital innovation and mobilized to workforce the r better economic and environmental performance of farms and for the benefit of citizens and consumers. The report summarizes the main technological innovations. The aim is to outline the parameters and possibilities of modern agriculture to respond to the developing digital world. Based on the definition of the review, summaries and conclusions are made about the development of digital agriculture in the world.

Digital marketing in wine tourism - innovative approach to development of the activity

Author(s): Vladimir Dimitrov,Daniela Dimitrova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Strong competition on the wine market provokes the search for new approaches in the marketing of the product, such as wine tourism. The difficult situation in the last two years, expressed in a series of lockdowns and restrictive measures in the conditions of the COVID-19, has necessitated the use of innovative solutions to ensure profitability in wineries. The aim of the present study was to establish the degree and forms of application of digital marketing in Bulgarian wine enterprises, practicing wine tourism. Data from the official websites of forty Bulgarian wineries were summarized and analyzed. The results showed that the majority of wineries use a complex of Internet-based resources to promote their activities, attract customers and make sales.

Evolution of apple production in the post-macrosocial transformation period

Author(s): Monika Kabadzhova,Iliyana Krishkova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The apple is the most widespread fruit species of the temperate climate and has great economic importance. It is characterized by high productivity, good transportability and storability of the fruits. The apples can be offered on the market all year round with a good organization of the assortment and ensure a refrigerated base. The apple production ensures much healthy benefits of people like food, vitamins, fiber, etc. Also, it could be seen as an activity that achieves good economic results. The greater return on resources invested in this production will facilitate an increase in the standard of living of employed in this activity. Also, many authors examine apple production, both on a global and national scale. Leading producers of apples in the world are China, USA, Poland and Turkey. In the EU – 27 are Poland, Italy and France in 2021. The aim of the study is to examine the evolution of apple production in Bulgaria for the period after the 1990s. We analyzed apple harvested areas, average yield and production through descriptive statistics methods. In addition, we did correlation analysis with the following indicators: export and import quantity and value, production, as well as prices and quantity of export. It was founded that the transition to a market economy in Bulgarian agriculture also had a negative impact on foreign trade in fresh fruit. As a result of all these Bulgaria had turned from an exporter into an importer of fruit.

Sustainable development of vegetable production via innovation

Author(s): Annie Dimitrova,Petia Branzova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Bulgaria has a deep tradition in the production and export of vegetables, but in recent decades there has been a gradual but permanently contraction of the sector. Vegetable production occupies a smaller and smaller share of the country's agriculture, the problems in the sector are deepening and hindering its prosperity. The purpose of the report is to focus on innovations that would support the sustainable development of vegetable production in Bulgarian agriculture.

Opportunities for sustainable food production

Author(s): Iliyana Krasteva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly emphasized the significance of why there has to be a reliable and flexible food system which shall supply the population with sufficient amount of food products at reasonable prices. The economic crisis has made us all realize the relationships among human health, supply chains, the models of production and consumption. The developed Farm to Fork Strategy outlines the transition to a more just, healthy, and sustainable food system directed to the producers, consumers, climate, and the environment.

Economic efficiency evaluation theoretical framework to biostimulants application on spring rape and oat

Author(s): Angel Sarov,Ekatherina Tzvetanova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The economic efficiency evaluation approaches of biostimulants’ (BS) application in agriculture are a significant challenge. The accepted working hypothesis in the study is that the BS application can significantly increase a specific crop’s yield and profit, but it couldn’t rise the farm’s total profit. It was made an evaluation of foliar application efficiency with biologically active substances with different concentrations. The study aims to build a theoretical framework for economic efficiency evaluation of biostimulants’ application to the spring rape and oat-based on linear programming.

Producer organisations opportunities and perspectives in Bulgaria

Author(s): Galina Ivanova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

As a result of the economic crisis situation in the country, the need arises for the farmers to look for alternative methods to deal with challenges that they are face in the business environment. In Europe one of the main approach for overcoming crisis situations and increasing the efficiency and development of small and medium-sized farmers is unification in producer organizations. This report aims to reveal important characteristics of producer organizations and to justify their application as an opportunity to improve the agribusiness development in Bulgaria.

Crain market obstacles within the black sea region

Author(s): Desislava Ivanova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The Black Sea region is a major producer and exporter of wheat, in addition to being an extremely significant hub for international trade with agricultural goods. In this respect the region's influence on the global grain market is steadily increasing. Ukraine is one of the largest producers of grain commodities not only in the Black Sea region, but also in the world. Тhe physical supply of goods, the disrupted logistics structure, the food security of the population, the damaged port infra structure, as well as the long-term prospects are only few of the challenges, which are facing the grain market in the conditions of a military invasion. The impact of the conflict within the region is having a lasting influence on global grain trade due to the disrupted international food supply chain. The purpose of the publication is to present key aspects of the impact of the grain market in the Black Sea region on the world economy with an emphasis on the challenges arising from the inter action between the participating countries, including Russia and Ukraine. The subject of the research are the trends and challenges facing the grain market in the Black Sea region. The subject of the publication is the Black Sea region with a focus on Ukraine.

Legal and regulatory aspects of ownership and use of agricultural lands

Author(s): Sonya Todorova,Todorka Atanasova-Kalaydjieva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The aim of this project is to explore and to analyse the current legal framework regarding the right to property and the right to use agricultural land in Bulgaria, the economic and legal consequences of the practical application of the legal institutes governing the right to use agricultural land, to draw conclusions and recommendations for improvement. Methods: The main methods of application for research and analysis are: systematic analysis, logical approach, normative method, syn thesis, etc. Results: The research and analysis carried out on the legal framework regarding the use of agricultural land identifies significant contradictions and weaknesses which hinder the appropriate use of agricultural land and limit the possibility of concluding leases. Guidance is given for changes to help solve specific problems. Conclusion: The legal analysis of the regulations governing land relations reveals the need for a legislative initiative to address gaps and contradictions in legislation in this field in order to fully protect the rights and interests of individuals

МЕТОДОЛОГИЯ ЗА ТРАНСФОРМИРАНЕ НА ДАННИТЕ В ИЗТОЧНИК НА ПРАВИЛНИ И ЕФИКАСНИ РЕШЕНИЯ

Author(s): Rosen Todorov,Teodor Rashkov / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

ЕФЕКТИВЕН ИЗБОР НА ИНВЕСТИЦИОННИ РЕШЕНИЯ: ПРИНЦИПИ И ПРАКТИКА

Author(s): Georgi Zhelyazkov / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

РОЛЯТА НА МОЗЪЧНИТЕ ТРЪСТОВЕ ПРИ ИЗГРАЖДАНЕ НА БАЗА ЗА АНАЛИТИЧНИ РЕШЕНИЯ В ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИТЕ ПЛАНОВЕ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ

Author(s): Georgi GEORGIEV / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

УСТОЙЧИВ ТУРИЗЪМ В УСЛОВИЯ НА КЛИМАТИЧНИ ПРОМЕНИ

Author(s): Nikolay Tanchev / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

ЛАТЕНТНО СОЦИАЛНО ВЪЗДЕЙСТВИЕ: ПРЕОСМИСЛЯНЕ НА СЛЕДВАЩАТА ФАЗА НА СОЦИАЛНОТО ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВО

Author(s): Muhammad Mohsen Liaqat,Bella Gulshan / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Social entrepreneurship models have been successfully addressing pressing social problems across the world. The efforts emphasise creating new social start-ups and supporting mature social enterprises. The self-positioning of social entrepreneurs is the foremost criterion to have all kinds of assistance despite their ability to create social value for local communities. This paper relates the Manifest and Latent Functions of value-creating entrepreneurs and proposes that unintended consequences (social value) of intended actions (entrepreneurial activity) are as stable as social entrepreneur identity and structure. In essence, in order to move the theory and practice forward, we need to use new theories that clarify the nature of social entrepreneurship in developing countries, explain the role of value-driven entrepreneurs in the economic system, and inform the research and practice that value-creating entrepreneurs who do not exhibit 'social mission' but are significantly creating a social impact

СЧЕТОВОДНА РАМКА ЗА ОТЧИТАНЕ НА БИЗНЕС КОМБИНАЦИИТЕ

Author(s): Nikolay Yovchev / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0