site.btaAgriculture Ministry to Launch 35 Irrigation Modernization Projects Worth EUR 115 Mln in 2026, Says Deputy Minister
Deputy Agriculture Minister Ivan Kapitanov said that the Ministry has opened a new application round under the strategic plan for modernizing irrigation networks, with 35 projects worth a total of EUR 115 million expected to be contracted and launched next year. Kapitanov was speaking during the national conference “Water and Security: National Solutions to Critical Challenges with European Support”, held here on Friday.
The Deputy Minister highlighted the State’s goal of restoring 250,000 ha of irrigated land by 2028, which will enable more farmers to achieve higher yields and greater resilience. "Modernizing irrigation infrastructure is a key factor for the development and competitiveness of Bulgarian agriculture," he said.
Kapitanov emphasized that problems related to irrigation, drought, and floods affect farmers on a daily basis and require consistent government policy, investment, and modernization. He noted that the completion of projects to rehabilitate hydromelioration infrastructure in 2025 is already producing visible results, including reduced water losses and more land included in irrigation systems.
Kapitanov underlined that 2025 has been among the most challenging years for agriculture due to the combination of prolonged drought and unusually severe cold, which have caused significant damage.
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