Considerable growth occurred in organic farming between 2009–2010 in Bulgaria. The certified land doubled
between 2009 and 2010. During this time, the number of operators (producers, processors, exporters, importers)
increased substantially. The highest growth was seen for cultivated oilseeds, which increased fourfold. The area for
medicinal and aromatic plants and nuts increased by more than 50 percent, and the cereal and vegetable areas
doubled.
- 1993: The first organic pilot farm (10 hectares) was established on the farm at the Agrarian University of
Plovdiv.
- 1996–2000: First intensive activities in the development of organic farming in Bulgaria, such as training for
farmers, publication of literature, and the preparation of the national legislation. The project “Development of
organic farming in the Central Balkan Region” was financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
(SDC) and implemented by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and Bioselena