Biostimulants in crop production - innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture

On April 23, 2026, a training seminar with a demonstration on the topic: "Biostimulants in Crop Production - Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture" will be held at the agricultural farm of Ibrahim Bedri Feizi in the village of Muldava.

During the seminar, Chief Assistant Dr. Miladin Nazarkov from the Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection (ISSAPP) "Nikola Pushkarov" - Sofia will introduce participants to various types of biostimulants and biofertilizers in the cultivation of fruit trees (plums). Practical benefits, real examples, and field results from their application in fruit growing will be presented, including improving soil fertility, stimulating growth, and increasing yields. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable soil management through integrated and nature-friendly agrotechnical practices.

Attendees will also learn about the opportunities for supporting young farmers and farmers with very small agricultural holdings under interventions II.D.1. "Start-up aid for young farmers" and II.D.2. "Support for very small farms" of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas (SPDARA) 2023 - 2027.

Organizers: Mobile Municipal Office (MMO) of NAAS - Asenovgrad and the Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection "Nikola Pushkarov" (ISSAPP) - Sofia, part of the Agricultural Academy (AA)

Date: April 23, 2026 (Thursday)

Start time: 10:00 AM, registration at 09:30 AM.

End time: 12:00 PM.

Venue: Village of Muldava, Asenovgrad Municipality, Plovdiv Region, at the agricultural farm of Ibrahim Bedri Feizi

Meeting point: 09:30 AM in front of the village hall of Muldava

For additional information: Ms. Neli Mihova (Chief Expert MMO - Asenovgrad) at tel.: 0883 267 072 and email: asenovgrad@naas.government.bg

You can view the program HERE