site.btaMore and Better Bulgarian Foods Should Reach Market, New Agriculture Minister Says

The Ministry of Agriculture in the new regular government will work to ensure that more and better Bulgarian food products reach the market. Taking over from Yavor Gechev, Kiril Vatev, the new Minister, said: "The most important thing is to consolidate the farm-to-table chain. Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture will be renamed Ministry of Agriculture and Food."

Vatev said his Ministry will encourage Bulgarian farmers to put out more products of higher quality, using local materials. He will also strive to "clear up the mess" in the sectoral organizations to make them more efficient.