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According to estimates by specialists from the Agricultural Policy Department within the Plant Production Sector of the Ministry of Agriculture (MAIA), by the end of this week, winter cereal crops (barley, wheat) will have been sown on approximately 50–60 per cent of the area planned by farmers (around 32,000–340,000 hectares).
According to estimates by MAIA, the Ministry of Agriculture’s crop production policy department, by the end of this working week, Moldovan farmers had approximately 10 per cent of sunflower plantations, 30 per cent of sugar beet plantations and 40 per cent of maize plantations left to harvest.
Prices for agricultural produce from producers of all categories cultivating 50 or more hectares of agricultural land rose by 0.9 per cent in January–September 2026 compared with the figures for the same period last year.
The Purcari Group of Wineries is expanding its portfolio in the premium segment with the launch of the Purcari Parcela collection, which comprises 14 single-varietal wines and a sparkling wine.
Today, representatives of ANSA took part in a technical consultation (held online) with representatives of the Food Safety Department of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health. During the discussions, issues relating to strengthening bilateral cooperation, identifying commercial opportunities and facilitating access for Moldovan agri-food products to the Qatari market were addressed.
In 2026, the ‘Barza Albă’ enterprise transferred dividends totalling 3.04 million lei to the state budget, representing 25 per cent of the distributed profit. The payment obligation was fulfilled in full.
‘Stanley’ plums produced by NOVA-PLUM-FRUCT SRL, operating under the FructLine brand, have hit the shelves of Denner stores in Switzerland this season. Four lorries were delivered over a period of approximately two weeks as part of a commercial trial at selected shops where there was demand for Moldovan fruit.
Brewer Daniel Oberlehner from South Tyrol in Italy lost a barrel of beer 46 years ago. It fell into a crevasse in a glacier, and he was unable to retrieve it. Due to a storm in 2025, it was washed to the surface; the date 1978 was marked on the barrel.
Sugar beet producers are calling for an emergency meeting to be convened by 6 November with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, MAIA Minister Eugen Osmocescu and representatives of the relevant parliamentary committees. The aim of the meeting is to clarify the prospects for the payment of subsidies ‘per hectare of sugar beet’, as provided for in the PSPA strategic agricultural policy programme for 2026.
Butter prices in Europe have begun to recover after several months of decline, against a backdrop of a seasonal reduction in milk supply and rising milk prices.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova, in January–September 2026, compared with the same period last year, the total volume of agricultural production across all categories of farms increased by 11.5 per cent (at constant prices). In particular, growth in crop production stood at 13.0 per cent, whilst livestock production rose by 7.5 per cent.
The development of small-scale farms, the utilisation of rural household resources and the creation of economic opportunities in rural areas are the objectives of the bill (No. 251/2026) adopted by Parliament today.
The training for staff of the National Food Safety Agency was delivered this week by experts from the relevant authority, the NVWA of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The event took place as part of the G2G project ‘Capacity Building for ANSA’s Official Controls’.
Machinery and equipment used in agriculture and forestry are subject to certification to ensure the safety of their operators. The relevant bill has been passed by Parliament at its final reading.
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has voted in two readings to extend the licensing of imports of wheat, maize and sunflower seeds until 31 December 2026. The law will come into force on 1 November.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) reminds interested parties that, until 30 October 2026, the agency’s regional offices are accepting applications for DR-09 subsidies (‘support for the establishment of farms by young and new farmers’) and DR-10 (‘support for small and family-run farms in rural areas’).
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified a calculation error that affected the September estimates for maize yields and production in 2026.
This week, representatives of Moldova’s beekeeping sector welcomed a distinguished guest – Peter Kozmus, President of the World Federation of Beekeeping Associations (APIMONDIA). To mark the occasion, Regina Naturii, a member of the Association of Beekeeping Product Exporters of Moldova (AEPAM), organised an industry summit in Costesti (Ialoveni).
The trends in the cultivation of soya and other pulses, as well as the prospects for their processing, were analysed during a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture. The meeting was attended by representatives from MAIA, scientific and regulatory bodies, and agri-food enterprises.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments reminds agricultural producers that the acceptance of applications for ‘income support’ in the meat-producing livestock sector – for producers of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and rabbits – begins on 22 October. Farmers may submit applications ‘on paper’ until 20 November 2026 at local AIPA offices.
