INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION
AGRA
18 –22 February 2009
BUSINESS EVENTS PROGRAMME
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
10:30
Press Conference on the Occasion of the Official Opening of the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2009
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv
11:30
Official Opening of the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2009
Venue: Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv
14:00 – 16:00
Discussion
“European Agricultural Sector Development and Corresponding Challenges ”
With the participation of Ms. Petya Stavreva – MEP and Ms. Marie-Christine Ribera, Director of Commodities and Trade of Copa-Cogeca (this organization safeguards the interests of farmers and agricultural organizations in Europe)
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: Agricultural University Plovdiv and Ms. Petya Stavreva – MEP
14:30 – 17:30
Round Table
“Science at the Service of Agricultural Practice”
Programme:
1.Precision Agriculture is the Future of Agricultural Practice
Speaker: Dr. Nikola Vichev, Senior Research Associate
2.Innovation Achievements of the Institute of Plant Genetic Resources “K.Malkov”
Speaker: Dr. Liliya Krasteva, Senior Research Associate
3.New Perspective Pit and Nut Varieties in the Fruit-Growing Sector
Speaker: Dr. Argir Jivondov, Senior Research Associate
4.New Vegetable Varieties of the Maritza Vegetable Crops Research Institute – Satisfying Response to Traditional Bulgarian Taste
Speaker: Dr. Stoika Masheva, Senior Research Associate
5.Science – Precondition for Competitive and Effective Bulgarian Stock-Breeding
Speaker: Dr. Staika Laleva, Senior Research Associate
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
Co-organizers: Institute of Plant Genetic Resources Sadovo – Dr. Liliya Krasteva, Senior Research Associate, Institute of Fruit-Growing Plovdiv - Dr. Argir Jivondov, Senior Research Associate, Maritza Vegetable Crops Research Institute - Dr. Stoika Masheva, Senior Research Associate
19:00
Exhibitor Evening at AGRA 2009
Awards Ceremony for the Winners in the Innovation Competition
Announcing the Results of the “Farmer of Thrace” Competition, Organized by Maritza Newspaper, International Fair Plovdiv and the Regional Directorates for Agriculture and Forests in South-Central Region of Bulgaria
Venue: Sankt Peterburg Park Hotel /invitations requested/
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv
Thursday, 19 February 2009
9:30 – 11:30
Information Meeting
"The Common Agricultural Policy of the EU" - Presentation for Journalists
Programme:
1. Possibilities for Farmers to Participate in the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU
2. The Common Agricultural Policy of the EU - History, Reforms and Present Situation
3. Development of Rural Areas Programme for the Period 2007 - 2013
Speakers: Ms. Petya Stavreva - MEP, Experts of Strategma Agency and European Institute Foundation
Venue: Reception Hall, Pavilion 3
Organizer: Strategma Agency Ltd.
10:00 – 13:00
Seminar
“Science and Agrarian Policy”
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Svetla Bachvarova, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food and Chairman of the Agricultural Academy
Participants:
Members of Plovdiv Chamber of Agriculture
Members of Union of Rice-Growers in Bulgaria
Regional Council of Agronomists
Deputy Mayors and Research Associates from the Rodopi and Maritza Municipalities and the Town of Saedinenie
Regional Directorates for Agriculture and Forests in the Cities of Plovidv, Pazardzhik and Smolian
Agricultural Co-operations and Associations
Farmers, Leaseholders, Businessmen
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: International Fair Plovdiv and Plovdiv Chamber of Agriculture
10:00 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of eight Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova, +359 2/ 8160308,
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova, +359 2 /9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand A-1
Organizers: the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, BC Serdon
10:30 – 12:30
Round Table
"Opportunities for Support of the Small Agricultural Producers in the Programme for Agricultural and Rural Development 2009 2013"
12:30 – 13:30 Cocktail Reception for the Participants – Lobby in Front of the Hall
Venue: Hebros Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: Land - Source of Income Foundation
10:30 – 13:00
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand M-5, Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
10:30 – 13:00
Seminar
“Biogas Production in Agriculture – Training for Farmers”
Nikola Pushkarov Institute for Soil Science (ISS), A Leading Institute and Energoproekt
Programme:
1. Biogas Production Potential in the Republic of Bulgaria – Suitable Raw Materials for Gas Production
Speakers: Dr. Sv.Marinova, Senior Research Associate and Dr. N.Kolev, Senior Research Associate - ISS
2. Obstacles and Legal Regulations for Biogas Production from Waste
Speakers: Eng.D.Dimitrova, Eng. Kr.Georgiev – Energoproekt
3. Funding Conditions for Construction of Biogas Installations, Depending on the Variety of Organic Raw Materials
Speakers: Eng. Kr.Georgiev, Eng. D.Dimitrova, Eng. Iv.Ivanov – Energoproekt
4. Types of Biogas Installations, Depending on the Raw Material Used for Biogas Production. Funding Conditions for Realization of Biogas Projects
Speakers: Eng. Iv.Ivanov, Eng. Kr.Georgiev, Eng. I.Cheriyska – Energoproekt
13:00 – 13:30 Cocktail Reception for the Participants – Lobby in Front of the Hall
Venue: Conference Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
10:30 – 16:00
Day of the Organic Agriculture
Programme:
10:30 – 11:00 Problems of Organic Food Products Production - Current Situation and Future
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Georgi Sengalevich
11:00 –11:30 Training According to the EU Standards for Biological Products Production
Speakers: Prof. Dr. R. Angelova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
11:30 – 12:00 Education and Training in the Organic Agricultural Sector
Speaker: Dr. Vladislav Popov (Director), Agro-Ecological Centre
12:00 – 12:30 Legislation in the Organic Agricultural Sector
Speaker: Dr. Anna Karova, QC&I
12:30 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 13:25 Control and Certification Procedures for Biological Products
Speaker: Krasimir Kunchev, Balkan BioCert
13:25 – 13:50 Perspectives for Organic Agriculture Development
Speaker: Prof. Stoicho Karov, Senior Research Associate – Ecopharm
13:50 – 14:15 Bulgarian Markets for Organic Products
Speaker: Dr. Stoilko Apostolov, Bioselena
14:15 – 14:40 Providing Support for Organic Agriculture Under the Development of Rural Areas Programme for the Period 2007-2013
Speaker: Evgeni Gergov, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
14:40 – 15:05 Importance of HUMUSTIM Organic Humus Fertlizer
Speaker: Radka Malinova – Agrospace Ltd
15:05 – 16:00 Discussion
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 3
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
11:00 – 12:00
Presentation of ROMEXPO – Romania and INDAGRA FARM - the most important Romanian Agricultural Fair
12:00 – 13:00 Cocktail Reception for the Participants – Lobby in front of Bulgaria Hall
Venue: Strouma Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: Romexpo S.A.
11:00 – 14:00
Seminar
„Modern Dairy Cattle Breeding”
Programme:
1.Elite Milk Cows Rearing Systems for Stimulating Higher Milk Production
2.Breeding and Feeding Technologies for Calves and Heifers in Elite Herds, Applicable Before Calving
3.Basic Factors Influencing the Quality of Cow Fertilization
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: EASTRA Ltd
11:30 13:30
Presentation
„Agricultural Market Mechanisms"
Venue: Reception Room, Pavilion 3
Organizer: State Fund Agriculture
14:00 – 16:30
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand M-5, Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
14:00 – 17:00
Seminar
„Development of Bulgarian Agriculture for the Period 2007-2013. Support, Innovations and Markets”
Programme:
13:45 – 14:00 Registration
14:00 – 14:10 Opening of the Seminar.Introduction of the Participants.
14:10 – 15:40 Panel I
„Most Common Errors and Novelties, Regarding Application Under Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS) and Development of Rural Areas Programme for the Period 2007-2013”
14:10 – 14:30 Representative of Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic Informs the Partcipants About the Latest Changes in the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU
14:30 – 15:00 Speaker: Head of “Direct Payment Scheme” Department at State Fund Agriculture
15:00 – 15:30 Speaker: Head of “ Measures Under the Development of the Development of Rural Areas Programme” Department at State Fund Agriculture
15:30 – 15:40 Discussion
15:40 – 16:30 Panel II
„Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union and Development of Biological Technologies”
15:40 – 16:00 Speakers: Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic and of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
16:00 - 16:20 Speaker: Representative of Pioner Bulgaria
16:20 – 16:30 Discussion
16:30 – 17:00 Panel III
„Domestic and International Grain Markets”
Speaker: International Grain Markets Expert
16:50 – 17:00 Discussion
17:00 Closing of the Seminar
Venue: Conference Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Bulgarian Association of Agricultural Producers
14:00 – 17:30
Session of the Working Group: "Agriculture and Food Industry", Within the
Framework of the Bulgarian-German Cooperation Council
Venue: Press Club Hall, Congress Centre
Organizer: Ministry of Agriculture and Food
15:00 – 17:00
Business Meeting
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 13
Organizer: Control and Technical Inspection at Ministry of Agriculture and Food
16:00 – 18:00
Meeting with the Participation of the Bulgarian and Greek Unions of Young Farmers
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Friday, 20 February 2009
10:00 – 13:00
Information Meeting
“The Common Agricultural Policy of the EU - Stimulating Factor for Rural Areas Development in Bulgaria”
Programme:
1. The Common Agricultural Policy of EU - History, Reforms and Present Situation
2. Development of Rural Areas Programme for the Period 2007-2013
Speakers: Experts of Strategma Agency and European Institute Foundation, Representatives of the State Fund Agriculture
Venue: Reception Hall, Pavilion 3
Organizer: Strategma Agency
10:00 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of eight Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova, +359 2/ 8160308,
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova, +359 2 /9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand A-1
Organizers: the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, BC Serdon
10:30 – 13:00
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand M-5, Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
11:00 – 12:00
Seminar
„High Yields with Good Quality Products - INTERMAG Poland”
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 13
Organizer: Yonaiko Ltd.
11:00 – 13:00
Seminar
„Attractive Offers by EIBANK for Funding of EC Projects Under the Development of Rural Areas Programme”
Venue: Conference Hall 1, Pavilion 6
Organizer: EIBANK AD
11:30 – 13:30
Discussion
“Bulgarian Stock-Breeding Development Strategy for the Period 2007 – 2013”
Agricultural Institute – Stara Zagora, A Leading Institute
Programme:
1. Basic Tendencies of the Bulgarian Stock-Breeding Development Strategy for the Period 2007 – 2013
Speaker: Dr. Staika Laleva, Senior Research Associate
2. Selection Aspects of Cattle and Sheep Breeding
Speaker: Dr. Jivko Krastanov, Senior Research Associate
3. Maintenance of Genetic Resources in Stock-Breeding Sector
Speaker: Dr. Maria Dzhorbineva, Senior Research Associate
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
12:00 – 13:00
Seminar
“International Standards on Agricultural Products Quality and Safety”
Venue: Hebros Hall, Congress Centre
Organizers: Apha Quality International, ISA Cert
13:00 – 15:00
Business meeting
“Fishery Operational Programme, Measure 2.1. Investments in Aquaculture”
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 3
Organizer: BG – Fish Aqua
14:00 – 15:00
Discussion
“Fruit-Growing Sector in Bulgaria Under the Influence of the Complex Economic Relations Between EU Countries”
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 13
Organizer: Agro Tree By Battistini Ltd
14:00 – 16:00
Round Table
“International Year of Natural Fibres-2009”
Institute of Cotton and Durum Wheat – Chirpan, A Leading Institute
Reports:
1. Current Situation, Problems and Possibilties for Development of Cotton Production in Bulgaria
Speaker: Dr. Ana Stoilova, Senior Research Associate
2. Current Situation of the Processing Enterprises After Restructuring of the Cotton Production Sector within the EC
Speaker: Dimitar Kostadinov
3. Problems and Future of Wool Production Sector
Speaker: Dr. Petya Slavova, Senior Research Associate
4. Natural Silk Production in Bulgaria – Traditions, Problems and Development Prospects
Speaker: Dr. Panomir Tsenov, Senior Research Associate
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
14:00 – 16:00
Business Meeting
„Bulgarian Agricultural Equipment Producers – How to Survive in a Crisis”
Venue: Reception Hall, Pavilion 3
Organiser: Union of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery
14:00 – 16:30
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand M-5, Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
Saturday, 21 February 2009
10:00 – 16:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of eight Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Doriana Milenkova, +359 2/ 8160308,
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl
Ms. Irena Ivanova, +359 2 /9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand A-1
Organizers: the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, BC Serdon
10:30 – 13:00
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand M-5, Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
11:00 – 15:30
Seminar
“Biogas Production in Agriculture – Good Practices”
„Nikola Pushkarov” Institute for Soil Science (ISS), A Leading Institute and Energoproekt
Programme:
1. Suitable Platforms and Regions for Construction of Biogas Installations
Speakers: Eng. K.Georgiev, Senior Research Associate, Dr. Sv. Marinova, Senior Research Associate – ISS and Energoproekt
2. Possibilities for Biogas Utilization
Speakers: Eng. D.Dimitrova, Eng. I.Cheriyska – Energoproekt
3. Funding Possibilities for Farmers Under Different EC Programmes, Financing by Ministries, Municipalities, etc.
Speakers: Eng. N.Kolev, Senior Research Associate, Eng. I.Ivanov – ISS, Energoproekt
4. Additional Benefits of Biogas Production
Speakers: Eng. D.Dimitrova, Eng. I.Cheriyska, Dr.S.Marinova, Senior Research Associate-Energoproekt, ISS
15:30 – 16:00 Cocktail Reception for the Participants – Lobby in front of the Hall
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Pavilion 6
Organizer: Agricultural Academy
13:30 – 14:30
Presentation
„Agricultural Bank Loans and Loan Repayment Technique”
Venue: Conference Hall, Pavilion 13
Organizer: ProCredit Bank (Bulgaria) AD
14:00 – 16:30
Consulting on Problems of Organic Agriculture
Venue: Organic Agriculture Stand M-5, Pavilion 6
Organizer: International Fair Plovdiv, with the co-operation of Prof. Dr. G.Sengalevich, K.Kunchev, Dr. A.Karova, Dr. V.Popov, R. Malinova, Ass.Prof. Dr. M. Ivanova
Sunday, 22 February 2009
10:00 – 12:00
Bulgarian – Dutch Bilateral Meetings
Representatives of eight Dutch companies, active in various agricultural fields will discuss opportunities for business co-operation with Bulgarian partners.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Doriana Milenkova at tel: +359 2/8160308,
doriana.milenkova@minbuza.nl;
Ms. Irena Ivanova at tel: +359 2/9813081,
irena@bcserdon.com
Venue: Pavilion 6, Stand A-1
Organizers: the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, BC Serdon
Last update: 16 February 2009