ORGANIC LIVESTOCK FARMING AND PRECONDITIONS FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH EAST BULGARIA.

The goal of the article is to show the importance and growing economical interest for organic livestock farming and to underline its potential for the region of South East Bulgaria. For this purpose will be made a review of existing theoretical framework that will settle the scope of organic livestock farming for the purpose of this research. A general overview of the Dynamic market growth for organic products and its perspectives will be drawn along with existing rules and EU regulations especially in the field of eco and organic certification. Some main conclusions will be made following the existing official statistical data and trends. A general conclusion on organic livestock farming profitability compared to conventional farming systems will be made to approve the competitive advantage that it could provide to the region of Southeast Bulgaria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]