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Category: Agribusiness & Winemaking
Moldova exported more than 72,000 metric tons of new-crop barley, worth a total of 262 million lei, in July of this year. This marks a new five-year record. Last month’s barley exports were even higher than in July 2021 (nearly 67,000 metric tons), which is currently considered the most productive harvest of the current decade.
After the 2025 season—when Moldovan beekeepers were unable to harvest any acacia honey at all due to unfavorable weather conditions—they expected high purchase prices for this product starting with the 2026 season. They anticipated prices of no less than 180–200 lei/kg for retail and small-scale wholesale, and in the range of 100–120 lei/kg for large-scale wholesale for export shipments. The reality so far is quite different. The first price offer from export traders for this year’s acacia honey harvest is around 80 lei/kg. Should beekeepers be too upset about this just yet?
Young people account for about 52% of the recipients of preferential financing under the “Transforming Rural Areas” (TRTP) project, which is being implemented by the Moldovan government with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments reminds farmers that August 14 is the deadline for submitting applications for direct payments “for every kilogram of cow’s, sheep’s, and goat’s milk” delivered by dairy farms authorized by ANSA for industrial processing.
Funding Opportunities for the Horticulture and Viticulture Sectors Under the Strategic Agricultural Policy Program for 2026–2030 The leadership of the Agency for Interventions and Payments (AIPA) discussed these opportunities with members of “Moldova Fruct” during an online seminar organized at the initiative of the association.
The Moldovan government has approved the Strategic Program for the Development of Aquaculture for 2026–2030.
The National Food Safety Agency strongly recommends that Moldovan agricultural producers keep strict records of the phytosanitary products they use. This is especially important now, immediately before and during the harvest of fruits and grapes, which will soon be on store shelves and consumers’ tables.
Potential gross apple production in Moldova is expected to total about 526,000 metric tons this year. This is 17.5% higher than last year’s apple harvest (447,000 metric tons).
This year, Italian winemakers headed out to the vineyards well before dawn. In Franciacorta, one of the country’s leading sparkling wine-producing regions, the harvest began on August 2—10 days earlier than last year. Workers start picking around 4 a.m., cutting the bunches by the light of floodlights.
Certain pork products imported into Moldova will be sent to a laboratory to determine their meat and fat content if customs authorities have doubts about the accuracy of their tariff classification.
Wine Enthusiast magazine has compiled a list of winery restaurants around the world. The list includes 57 wineries, 22 of which are located in Europe. Moldova is also on the list.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) announced the start of financial aid payments to farmers whose corn and sunflower crops were damaged by drought and extreme heat in 2025.
The Moldsilva Agency has announced a government procurement contract for the purchase of 12 unmanned aerial vehicles—two for agricultural use and ten for inspection purposes. The total estimated cost of the procurement is 2.5 million lei, excluding VAT.
The drought problem is most acute in the south of the country, where the highest number of water stress episodes has been recorded. Under these conditions, the authorities are proposing to explore the possibility of reusing treated wastewater to irrigate agricultural land. For example, in the Kahul, Kantemir, and Keushen districts, an additional 1,817 hectares could be irrigated with treated wastewater. This would increase the total area of irrigated land by approximately 40%.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry organized consultations on the Strategic Program for the Development of Aquaculture for 2026–2030 (PSSA) with the participation of representatives from associations in the fish and aquaculture production and processing sectors.
Winemakers in southeastern France are facing a new threat in the wake of massive wildfires: even the grapes that survived may be unsuitable for winemaking due to what is known as a “smoky aftertaste.” Producers fear that the aftermath of the fires will cause the industry no less damage than the fires themselves.
In the first half of 2026, producer prices in Moldova’s agri-food sector fell by an average of 4.6% compared with the same period last year. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), this trend was driven by a decline in prices for crop products, while the livestock sector saw a moderate increase in selling prices.
“Granting permission for the visit of the delegation from Afghanistan was a mistake in assessing the situation and in interagency coordination,” said Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. According to him, formal administrative procedures were followed, but the potential political and diplomatic risks were not sufficiently taken into account when the decision was made.
Debts totaling approximately 600 million lei were refinanced under an external assistance program. The funds were provided by the Agricultural Credit Fund (FCA) from March through July 2026. A total of 700 farms received loans. The grant component associated with the loans provided to farmers amounted to 61.02 million lei.
Small livestock farms will be allowed to be located and operate within populated areas, provided they comply with a number of requirements regarding the location of facilities, the number of animals, and compliance with sanitary and veterinary standards. The corresponding bill was drafted by Representative Yuri Levinski, a member of the Committee on Agriculture and the Food Industry.
