Cultivation of existing permanent crops of 19,751 decares of cherries, creation of new 6,000 decares of cherry plantations and purchase of agricultural machinery

The project proposal includes the cultivation of existing permanent crops of 19,751 decares of cherries from the present 2017/2018 business year to the fifth 2022/2023 business year under the rules of organic production. In 2019, the farmer plans to acquire professional skills and competences by completing a 150-hour course in agriculture and a minimum of 8 hours of training including basic training on environmental protection in the agricultural sector or participation in information action on these issues. The same year is planned to purchase a tractor - 1 pc. at an estimated value of 7 000,00 leva. The farmer plans to create 1 new job in his farm in 2020. In the same year, the applicant will purchase an agricultural land of 6,000 decares, which will create perennial cherry trees autumn of the same year. The estimated value of the new 6,000 decares of cherry plantations is 1 470,00 leva. It is envisaged that the whole farm will switch to organic production, namely the new cherry plantations will be cultivated according to the rules of organic production, for which purpose an annex to contract with the controller.

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