On February 20, 2026, during the International AGRA Exhibition in Plovdiv (forum "Old local varieties and breeds. Building a network for their preservation."), the PoleRani association officially presented its vision for a national network for the preservation of local plant varieties and animal breeds. As described in detail in the interview with Nadya Petrova in sinor.bg (published … Read more
The trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc.) signed in January 2026 creates one of the largest free trade areas in the world, but raises serious concerns for European and Bulgarian agriculture. The agreement opens the market to significant quantities of agricultural products from South America, which could affect the competitiveness … Read more
In the context of the growing influence of international seed companies, recent trade agreements and the liberalization of the new type of GMO (gene editing NGT), the issue of preserving and propagating traditional Bulgarian varieties is gaining strategic importance. These varieties, formed over centuries in our soil and climatic conditions, are an integral part of the national cultural and biological heritage. See the detailed … Read more
In the latest video on the channel "Spisanova Osem" Dr. Nikolova discusses the serious risks of the upcoming deregulation of new genomic techniques (NGT) in the European Union - techniques that are effectively a new generation of GMOs. She highlights how this decision could lead to:
Dr. Eng. Svetla Nikolova was on the "Hristo Botev" Program on the Bulgarian National Radio to talk about the new organization PoleRani and the need to preserve heritage varieties. Listen to the recording on the BNR website