The Farm
"It started from a barter deal…"
Ferma Borima was never planned. Owner Osman Ibryamov received cattle instead of cash payment in a barter deal — and so, almost by accident, began something remarkable.
Nine to ten years of passion, hard work, and deep respect for animals and nature transformed a small herd into ~200 Simmental and Montbéliarde cows — two of the world's finest dairy breeds — grazing on the northern slopes of the Troyan Balkan.
Since 2018, the farm processes 100% of its own milk on-site, after a 2-year development of proprietary production technology. The result: eight artisan dairy products with genuine Troyan Balkan character.
~200
cattle in herd
2018
own production
8
products
Why Simmental & Montbéliarde?
The breed choice is intentional. Both are among Europe's most prized dairy breeds — each with its own distinct milk character.
Simmental
Switzerland / Germany
A dual-purpose breed with excellent productivity. Simmental milk has high fat and protein content — ideal for cheese and kashkaval production. Calm temperament, good mountain adaptability.
Best for: cheese, kashkaval, butterMontbéliarde
France (Burgundy)
A pure dairy breed with exceptional milk quality. Montbéliarde is preferred for AOC cheeses like Comté and Beaufort. It produces milk with a unique casein balance — milk with "character" that ferments perfectly.
Best for: yogurt, ayran, character cheeses"Quality is not accidental. Every drop of milk is care, passion, and respect for the animal and for the nature of the Balkan."
Osman Ibryamov
Owner, Ferma Borima