CENSUS OF CATTLE, POULTRY AND BEES IN BULGARIA IN 1905 AND 1910

Zdravka Bobeva

Abstract: The geographical location and terrain and climatic conditions determine Bulgaria's position among the countries with good agricultural development opportunities. The historical overview of the country's economy invariably places agriculture and livestock breeding among the leading sectors. Therefore, from the dawn of its existence, Bulgarian statistics has paid particular attention to the census of arable land, crop species, livestock breeding, both for the needs of the population and for their use as a workforce.

The censuses of 1905 and 1910 are the fourth and fifth consecutive years in the statistics on domestic animal breeding. This makes it possible to make comparisons with the initial data, to analyse the state of the sector, and to outline trends in the development of livestock breeding in Bulgaria.

The purpose of this information is to acquaint readers with the data on a segment of Bulgarian agriculture in the early 20th century.

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Date published: 2019-11-05