'Important deadlines for farmers in June'

The month of June marks the end of direct payments – both the disbursement of schemes and measures for Campaign 2025, and the submission and editing of applications for interventions under the new campaign.

Applications are not yet open, but budgets for several state aids have been approved. The funds for certifying farms in the "Fruits and Vegetables" sector under the GLOBAL G.A.P. standard amount to 50,000 euros; for compensating material damages from deceased livestock and destroyed beehives due to natural disasters in 2025 – 34,000 euros; for vine pest control – 2,556,000 euros; and for de minimis aid for beekeepers producing "Strandzha Manov Honey" – 9,000 euros.

Eco-schemes

In June, payments under the eco-schemes for Campaign 2025 continue. According to an indicative schedule, from June 10 to June 30, the Eco-scheme for maintaining and improving biodiversity and ecological infrastructure (Eco-BREI) should be paid, and by June 20 – the Eco-scheme for the ecological maintenance of permanent crops (Eco-TN) and the Eco-scheme for maintaining and improving biodiversity in forest ecosystems (Eco-GT).

Winter Spraying

By June 19, farmers who applied for support under the first stage of the scheme for winter spraying and control of the Capnodis tenebrionis beetle will receive aid. The approved budget by the State Fund Agriculture (SFA) is 7.8 million euros for 2026. Up to 194 euros/ha including VAT is provided for plant protection products during the first stage. This stage covers the period from the end of frosts to the swelling of fruit buds.

Wireworm Control

By June 10, potato producers submit applications under the scheme "Aid for compensating costs of farmers related to the implementation of measures under the 'National Program of Measures for the Control of Soil Pests on Potatoes from the Family Wireworms (Elateridae)'". By June 12, they must also submit reporting documents, and the payment deadline is June 30. The maximum budget for the aid in 2026 is 1,023,000 euros.

Tomato Leaf Miner Control

By October 16, applications for support under the scheme "Aid for compensating costs of farmers related to the implementation of measures under the 'National Program of Measures for the Control of the Tomato Leaf Miner'" are accepted. Farmers are supported with up to 100% of the costs for purchasing plant protection products and means, but not exceeding 1,790 euros/hectare including VAT. The maximum budget for the aid in 2026 is 256,000 euros. The deadline for reporting and submitting documents is October 30, and for payment of funds – December 16.

Grape Insurance

By June 15, documents are accepted under the intervention "Crop Insurance" for wine-grape growers. The eligible maximum amount of insurance compensation is 2,108.33 euros/ha. The budget for the financial year 2026 is over 153,000 euros.

Young Farmers

By June 20, the additional income support for young farmers (YF) is expected to be transferred. A year ago, the Fund paid 20.5 million BGN to 1,680 farmers at a rate of 219.51 BGN/ha on June 18.

Use of Agricultural Land

By June 30, users of agricultural land must register contracts for the use of agricultural land with the municipal agricultural offices. With these contracts, they will participate in the procedure for consolidated use of agricultural land by creating usage blocks under an agreement for the business year 2026 – 2027. The deadline for registering contracts was moved forward by one month with amendments to the Law on Ownership and Use of Agricultural Land (promulgated, SG, issue 33 of April 12, 2024).

Tax Campaign 2026

By June 30, farmers registered as companies or sole traders submit their tax returns electronically, by mail, or at the offices of the National Revenue Agency (NRA). This is also the deadline by which companies must declare corporate tax under Article 92 of the Corporate Income Taxation Act, tax on expenses, tax on income of budget enterprises, as well as tax on income from ship operation.

Risk Management

Applications for support under the intervention "Risk Management Tools – Financial Contribution to Insurance Scheme Premiums" are ongoing. The budget is 11,766,109 euros, and applications are submitted until the final deadline for applying for Campaign 2026.