The forum will be held on January 15 next year at UNSS
A round table on the topic “Access to the market for Bulgarian producers in the agro-food chain” is already being prepared for the beginning of next year. The forum is under the auspices of the rector of UNSS, Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov and on the initiative of Acad. Atanas Atanasov and the former Minister of Agriculture Kiril Vatev.
The round table will be held in the Aula Maxima of the UNSS on January 15 and will last 3 and a half hours.
Organizers urge those wishing to participate to register in advance by January 10, 2025. at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/bht5PH4EV1 or via QR code
Here is the program:
Date 12:00 – 17:30 on 15 January 2025
Place UNSS, Aula Maxima
Main objective Promoting dialogue and strengthening contacts and cooperation between science and practice regarding the marketing of agricultural and food products
Participants Representatives of the academic community
Farmers and associations/associations of
agricultural producers
Manufacturers and traders of food and food products
Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and
other state institutions
Representatives of the specialized media
Short program
12.00 – 12.30 Registration
12.30 – 13.00 Opening of the round table and greetings
13.00 – 14.30 Panel I. Access to the market of agricultural and food products – preliminary and recommended conditions
14.30 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 16.30 Panel II. Market access and experience of Bulgarian producers of agricultural and food products
16.30 – 17.30 Closing
Cocktail // Time for free discussions
Full program
January 15, 2025, Aula Maxima, UNSS,
12.00 – 12.30 Registration
Opening of the round table
Greeting from Prof. Dr. D. Dimitrov, Rector of UNSS
Greetings from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Greeting from Prof. Dr. Z. Stoyanova, Head of the Department “Economics of Natural Resources” (IPR), UNSS
Presentation of the round table program and the approach to holding the event – Assoc. Dr. Ya. Kazakova-Mateva, Director of NIC for Agribusiness and Nature Management, IPR, UNSS
13.00 – 14.30 Panel I. Access to the market of agricultural and food products – preliminary and recommended conditions
Moderators: prof. Dr. Z. Stoyanova and Assoc. Dr. M. Peneva
13.00-13.30 Presentation I.1
State of the market for agricultural products – challenges and expectations
Assoc. Ph.D. Maria Peneva, Department “Economics of Natural Resources”, UNSS
Commentator:
Alexander Yotsev, expert / consultant, Stoyan Chaushev, trader of fresh fruits and vegetables
Questions and discussion
13.30-14.00 Presentation I.2.
The role of Bulgarian science in achieving market advantages
Acad. Atanas Atanasov
Commentator:
Acad. Atanas Pavlov, UHT
Petya Tatarska, Innova BM EOOD
Questions and discussion
14.00-14.30 Presentation I.3.
Protection of business identifiers in food products – intellectual property rights and benefits for their market realization
Prof. days Maria Markova, PhD student Petar Atanasov, Department of “Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer”, UNSS
Commentator:
Elka Bozhilova, Directorate “Agro-Food Chain Policies”, Ministry of Health, Assoc. Dr. Nina Tipova, Department “Economics of Natural Resources”, UNSS
Questions and discussion
14.30 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 16.30 Panel II. Market access and experience of Bulgarian producers of agricultural and food products.
Moderators: Assoc. Dr. H. Harizanova-Bartos and Assoc. Dr. Ya. Kazakova-Mateva
15.00-15.30 Presentation II.1.
Distribution channels, supply chain structure.
Vladimir Ivanov, State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets
Commentator:
Kiril Vatev, entrepreneur and founder of “Tandem” OOD, Nikolay Valkanov, executive director, Association for Modern Trade
Questions and discussion
15.30-16.00 Presentation II.2.
Direct deliveries of farm products
Assoc. Dr. Ya. Kazakova-Mateva, Research Center for Agribusiness and Nature Management, IPR, UNSS
Commentator:
Magardich Huliyan, PhD student, Economics of Natural Resources, UNSS, Erik Borisov, farmer
Questions and discussion
16.00-16.30 Presentation II.3.
Market measures and producer organizations
Vesela Tsvetkova, MOH
Commentator:
Prof. PhD Yulia Doichinova, Department of “Economics of Natural Resources”, UNSS, Stoyan Bogdanov, Semele – organization of fruit and vegetable producers
Questions and discussion
16.30 – 17.30 Closing
Cocktail Time for free discussions
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**How did the round table discussion address the role of technology and innovation in overcoming market access challenges faced by Bulgarian agricultural producers?**
This article outlines a round table discussion hosted by the UNSS on January 15th, 2025, focusing on market access for Bulgarian agricultural and food products.
Here are some open-ended interview questions for the key figures involved, divided into thematic sections:
**I. Access to the Market: Challenges and Solutions**
* **Prof. Dr. Z. Stoyanova (Head of the Department “Economics of Natural Resources”):** What are the biggest challenges facing Bulgarian farmers when trying to access both domestic and international markets? What are some potential solutions to these challenges?
* **Assoc. Ph.D. Maria Peneva (Department “Economics of Natural Resources”):** You mention the “state of the market for agricultural products - challenges and expectations.” Could you elaborate on some of these market trends and how they impact Bulgarian producers?
* **Alexander Yotsev and Stoyan Chaushev (Consultants and Trader):** What are some practical strategies Bulgarian farmers can employ to improve their market access? What support systems or resources are particularly helpful?
**II. The Role of Science and Innovation**
* **Acad. Atanas Atanasov:** How can Bulgarian science and research contribute to helping farmers achieve market advantages? Are there specific technological advancements or innovations that hold promise for the future of Bulgarian agriculture?
* **Acad. Atanas Pavlov and Petya Tatarska (UHT and Innova BM EOOD):** How can collaboration between academic institutions, research centers, and the private sector benefit Bulgarian farmers and food producers?
**III. Intellectual Property and Business Identifiers**
* **Prof. Maria Markova and PhD student Petar Atanasov: ** Why is protecting business identifiers, including intellectual property rights, crucial for the success of Bulgarian agricultural products in the marketplace? How can farmers be better educated about these issues?
* **Elka Bozhilova (Directorate “Agro-Food Chain Policies”, Ministry of Health) and Assoc. Dr. Nina Tipova:** What role does the government play in protecting intellectual property rights for agricultural products? Are there specific policies or initiatives in place to support Bulgarian producers?
**IV. Distribution Channels and Market Access**
* **Vladimir Ivanov (State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets):** Can you explain the current distribution channels and supply chain structure in Bulgaria for agricultural products? What are some potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement?
* **Kiril Vatev (Entrepreneur and Founder of “Tandem” OOD) and Nikolay Valkanov (Executive Director, Association for Modern Trade):** How can direct marketing and innovative distribution models benefit both farmers and consumers?
**V. Producer Organizations and Market Measures**
* **Vesela Tsvetkova (MOH):** What are some of the key market measures and policies designed to support Bulgarian agricultural producers? How effective **are** these measures in improving market access?
* **Prof. PhD Yulia Doichinova and Stoyan Bogdanov (Semele – organization of fruit and vegetable producers):** What role can producer organizations play in helping farmers access new markets and negotiate better prices?
By structuring the interview around these themes and using open-ended questions, you can gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Bulgarian farmers in today’s market landscape.
