Agroecological Centre

The Agroecological Centrе at the Agricultural University of Plovdiv was established in 1989 and performs activities related to the organisation and implementation of research and training programs and projects in the fields of organic farming, agroecology and environmental protection. The Centre has been a member of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) since 1993. As a coordinator and partner in a number of national and European projects, the Agroecological Centre cooperates with leading international universities, research centres and consulting organisations.

Since 1994, a Demonstration Centre for Organic Agriculture has been functioning on an area of 100 dka at the Training, Experimental and Implementation Site of the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, which provides training for students, teachers, farmers and agronomists, as well as research. The crop production is organically certified.

Priority areas: 

  • Training and research in the field of organic farming and agroecology.
  • Promotion of organic and sustainable agriculture in Bulgaria in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the Ministry of Education and Science and environmental NGOs from the country and abroad.
  • Providing expert assistance to Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Ministry of Education and Science through participation in working groups and commissions, e.g. in the development of National Plans for Organic Production and implementation of the Technical Task of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry on “Analysis of the impact of agriculture on the environment and climate” for the development of the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Development in Bulgaria 2021 – 2027.
  • Coordination of the implementation of the scientific tasks under the National Scientific Program of the Ministry of Education and Science “Healthy foods for a strong bioeconomy and quality of life”, 2018 – 2022.
  • Providing a practical demonstration of methods and agro-techniques for organic farming, incl. testing of biological preparations and fertilisers. Partnership with national and international NGOs in carrying out joint initiatives for promoting organic production in Bulgaria and abroad (International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA, Field Days, etc.).
  • Providing specialised literature to students, doctoral students, agricultural producers and specialists in the agricultural sector.
  • Advising farmers, municipalities and entrepreneurs in preparing technical and business plans for organic production and applying for funding programs.
  • Participation and coordination of national and international research and development projects.
  • Membership in international and national networks such as IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements), SCAR (Standing Committee on Agricultural Research of the European Commission), Avalon Foundation, the Netherlands, Bulgarian Bioproducts Association, Bioselena Foundation, Bulgarian Association for Plant Protection, etc.

For contacts:
Mr. Jordan Jordanov
Mobile: +359 88 9135115
E-mail: j.jordanov72@gmail.com