The smallest farmers will not receive 1,250 euros, but “up to 1,250 euros, incl.”
Added products to Eco NIP
There are also corrections in Ordinance No. 105 for the use of ISAK
With the changes in Ordinance No. 3/2023 on the conditions and procedure for implementing the interventions in the form of direct payments included in the Strategic Plan, on the checks, reductions in payments and the procedure for imposing administrative sanctionsthe Ministry of Agriculture also makes changes to other regulations through the Transitional and Final Regulations.
In Ordinance No. 3 itself, revisions and clarifications of the original texts are carried out. It is noteworthy that, although it was created in 2023, this regulation already has 7 corrections and additions, not including today’s.
In Art. 4, which concerns the support of the smallest farmers, the amount of the aid has been adjusted so that instead of their annual subsidy being 1,250 euros, it is “up to and including 1,250 euros”.
In Art. 55, para. 1, where it is described which non-agricultural areas are not eligible for support, a new point 8 “other not listed” has been added.
Regarding burned lands, which are temporarily unsuitable for support, the requirement for a certificate proving the fire from the fire service is no longer required. This will now be proven by a “deed issued by a competent authority”.
More products have been added to the eco scheme for reduced pesticide use.
In Art. 61, it is specified that the areas with non-conformities are subject to additional checks in cases where the area monitoring system has established a partial non-conformity, in order to establish the size of the non-conformity”.
In the Annex for dessert grape varieties approved for coupled support, the variety “Aphrodite” has been added.
In the Transitional and Final Provisions, there are changes in Ordinance No. 4/2023 on the conditions and procedure for submitting applications for support under interventions to support area and for animals and Ordinance No. 105 of 2006 on the conditions and procedure for creating, maintaining , access and use of the Integrated Administration and Control System.
Here is the Ordinance promulgated on November 1, 2024.
Ordinance amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 3 of 2023 on the conditions and procedures for implementing the interventions in the form of direct payments included in the Strategic Plan, for inspections, reductions in payments and the procedure for imposing administrative sanctions
(promulgated, SG No. 23 of 2023; amended and supplemented, Nos. 48, 56, 80, 92, 93 and 96 of 2023 and No. 47 of 2024)
§ 1. In Art. 4, para. 1, the words “of the BGN equivalent of” are replaced by “up to”, and after the word “euro” “including” is added.
§ 2. In Art. 36, para. 2 the words “i. 13 – 16” are replaced by “item. 13 – 15 and item 16”.
§ 3. In Art. 41 the following additions are made:
1. In para. 1, item 2, at the end, “or plant protection products based on microorganisms (bacteria and/or fungi)” is added.
2. In para. 3 after the words “biological agents” is added “and/or plant protection products based on microorganisms (bacteria and/or fungi)”.
§ 4. In Art. 46, para. 1 after the words “biological agents” is added “and/or plant protection products based on microorganisms (bacteria and/or fungi)”.
§ 5. In Art. 55 the following changes are made:
1. In para. 1 item 8 is amended as follows:
“8. other non-agricultural areas, other than those specified in items 1 – 7.”
2. In para. 3, item 2, letter “b”, the words “proved by an authority for fire and emergency safety” are replaced by “established by an act issued by a competent authority”.
§ 6. In Art. 61 the following amendments and additions are made:
1. A new paragraph is created. 5:
“(5) The areas under para. 4 are subject to additional checks in cases where the area monitoring system has detected a partial non-conformity, in order to establish the extent of the non-conformity.’
2. The previous paras. 5 and 6 become para. 6 and 7.
§ 7. In Annex No. 9 to Art. 25, para. 2 item 42 is created:
“42. Afrodita/Aphrodite.“
Transitional and final provisions
§ 8. In Ordinance No. 4 of 2023 on the conditions and procedure for submitting applications for assistance under interventions for area and animal support (promulgated, SG No. 30 of 2023; amended and supplemented, No. 48 , 56, 80 and 92 of 2023, no. 47, 55 and 63 of 2024) the following amendments and additions are made:
1. In Art. 19 the words “or event under Art. 55, para. 3, item 2, letter “b” of Regulation No. 3 of 2023″ are deleted.
2. Art. is created. 19a:
“Art. 19a. Upon occurrence of an event under Art. 55, para. 3, item 2, letter “b” of Regulation No. 3 of 2023, the applicant for assistance or a person authorized by him shall notify the DFZ of its availability within 15 working days from the date of termination of the factual event. The applicant and/or a person authorized by the applicant fills out a form for an event under Art. 55, para. 3, item 2, letter “b” of Ordinance No. 3 of 2023, together with a declaration with which he undertakes to present within six months an act under Art. 55, para. 3, item 2, letter “b” of Ordinance No. 3 of 2023.
§ 9. In Ordinance No. 105 of 2006 on the terms and conditions for the creation, maintenance, access and use of the Integrated Administration and Control System (promulgated, SG No. 82 of 2006; amended and supplemented, No. 37 No. 18 of 2011, No. 22 and No. 43 of 2015, amended by Decision No. 1155 of 2015 2015 – No. 50 of 2015, No. 8 of 2018, No. 18 of 2018 No. 11 and 33 of 2021 and No. 62 of 2023) the following amendments are made:
1. In Art. 13, para. 6 the words “item 1 and 4″ are deleted.
2. Article 37 is amended as follows:
“Art. 37. (1) The communication of an individual administrative act, electronic document, electronic statement and/or communication, according to Art. 28 of the ZPAP is carried out by means of a message in the electronic services system (ESS).
(2) When the individual administrative act, with which the full or partial disbursement of financial assistance under the interventions under Art. 52, para. 1, items 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, is not withdrawn within 6 months from its publication in the CEU, the deed is considered delivered.
(3) When an individual administrative act under Art. 73 of the ZPAP, with which unduly paid financial assistance is recovered, is not withdrawn within a period of one month from its publication in the SEU, the act is considered delivered.
(4) Individual administrative acts, other than those specified in para. 2 and 3, as well as electronic documents, statements and communication to the applicants and beneficiaries for the proceedings before the State Fund “Agriculture” or by the Managing Authority of the Strategic Plan are considered delivered when they are communicated in the system under para. 1.
(5) Applicants and beneficiaries receive all individual administrative acts, electronic documents, statements and communication from the State Fund “Agriculture” or from the Managing Authority of the Strategic Plan, related to the proceedings under Art. 52, para. 1 of the Labor Code, only through the SEU in their individual profile.
(6) Applicants and beneficiaries send a response, when required, within 15 days. The time limits for an answer start to run from the day following the service under para. 4.
(7) After the expiration of the period for response under para. 6 applicants and beneficiaries are not allowed to provide documents and information. The documents and information provided after the expiration of the period under para. 6 or to those that are not expressly requested, are considered not received by the authorities under Art. 52, para. 1 of the Civil Code and are not subject to consideration. Documents that have not been sent through SEU will not be considered.
(8) The consent of the applicants or beneficiaries for the acceptance of individual administrative acts, electronic documents, statements and communication and for communication is assumed to be given with the submission of an application for support or a request for payment in the SEU.
§ 10. For the 2024 campaign, the area monitoring system under Art. 42 of Ordinance No. 105 of 2006 on the terms and conditions for the creation, maintenance, access and use of the Integrated Administration and Control System (SG, No. 82 of 2006) shall be applied pursuant to Art. 10 of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1173 for:
1. Cultivable lands:
a) maintenance of arable land by tillage or mowing;
b) carrying out agricultural activity of crop cultivation.
2. Perennial plantations – maintenance of perennial plantations.
3. Permanently grassed areas:
a) maintenance by mowing;
b) maintenance by grazing;
c) observance of deadlines for banning mowing in Natura 2000 areas.
4. Availability of areas unsuitable for support:
a) flooded areas;
b) bushes and forest vegetation;
c) burnt areas;
d) permanent areas.
5. Plowing of areas declared as permanent grass.
§ 11. The Ordinance enters into force from the day of its promulgation in the “State Gazette”, with the exception of § 8, item 2, regarding Art. 19a of Ordinance No. 4 of 2023 on the conditions and procedure for submitting applications for support under interventions for area support and for animals, which enters into force from 01.01.2025.
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