Assessment of impacts of EU CAP implementation on Bulgarian farms

H. Bachev

Abstract: This paper assesses impacts from implementation of EU CAP on agricultural farms in Bulgaria. First, a framework for assessment of real effects from individual mechanisms of CAP (direct payments, NPARD measures) and the overall impact of CAP on farms of different type and specialization is presented. A review of relevant studies in EU and in Bulgaria is also made. Next, on the base of expertise with the leading experts on farm structures and farm policies, an assessment is made of impacts of CAP on: economic results and income of farms; production and governance efficiency of farms; level of competitiveness of farms; and social, economic and environmental sustainability of farms. Finally, factors for improvement of CAP impact on farms in the country are identified.

Keywords: competitiveness; economic results and income; efficiency; impacts of EU CAP; sustainability of farms

Date published: 2018-02-15