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The sugar beet harvest has begun in Moldova. The first figures have emerged, on the basis of which it is possible to calculate how much sugar will be produced in the country. The broader context is also more or less clear: potential volumes and price trends for sugar in the region (Europe) and globally. However, the ‘base of the market pyramid’ – specifically, industrial sugar consumers in Moldova – is seriously concerned by the emerging mosaic of the sugar market.
The project, with a budget of around 11 million lei, involves the construction of an irrigation system in the village of Plop (Dondușeni district). According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, approximately 40 per cent of the total construction work has been completed to date.
The French wine industry is bracing for one of the lowest harvests in decades: due to heat and drought, wine production in France could fall to its lowest level in nearly 70 years in 2026.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments authorised payments totalling just under 4 million lei to farmers for the first week of September.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry has generally supported the bill tabled by MP Yurie Levinski, which provides for the possibility of locating small livestock farms within built-up areas; however, it considers it necessary to substantially revise the proposed regulations.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has once again emphasised the need to simplify requirements and reduce red tape for small producers. He made these remarks whilst visiting a market alongside Alexander Manchu, Director of the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA).
Parliament has approved, at first reading, a bill on the approval and market supervision of agricultural vehicles and vehicles intended for forestry use. The initiative was drawn up by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and aims to bring national legislation into line with European standards. It is planned to allocate approximately 3.46 million lei to the creation of a type-approval and market supervision system.
The validity period for grain import licences, set until 31 October 2026, represents a compromise between the interests of grain producers and exporters and those of industries that use grain as a raw material. This was stated by Radu Marian, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economy, Budget and Finance.
The draft law on the licensing of grain imports, drawn up by Sergei Ivanov, chair of the parliamentary committee on agriculture, was substantially amended by the second reading. In particular, the duration of the scheme was reduced from 31 December 2027 to 31 October 2026, and representatives of professional associations were excluded from the licensing commission.
In the first reading, Parliament supported the bill by 83 votes, which provides for the introduction of a temporary licensing mechanism for imports of cereals and oilseeds.
Of the apple production volume forecast for 2026 in Moldova – around 526,000 tonnes – experts estimate that approximately 325,000 tonnes will be sent for processing. Will the country’s food industry be able to cope with such an influx of raw materials? And what will the price level be in this scenario?
In August 2026, the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments approved applications for subsidies totalling 82.19 million lei.
The Moldovan plum market has entered a period of “seasonal imbalance.” At the turn of summer and fall, the supply of mid-season plum varieties most common in Moldova (such as “Stanley” and others) from agricultural producers is growing rapidly. Meanwhile, demand for these fruits from traders is low or, at best, moderate.
Six civil society organizations in Moldova are eligible to apply for grants of up to $15,000 to assist local agricultural producers in registering with the National Digital Register of Farmers. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is organizing an informational session on September 2, 2026, for organizations interested in participating in this competition.
The second “Produs Autohton 2026” National Exhibition opened in Chisinau on August 28. More than 300 domestic manufacturers representing over 15 economic sectors are participating in the event at the Moldexpo International Exhibition Center. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan attended the exhibition’s opening.
From September 1 through 30 of this year, Moldovan farmers may apply for financial support in the form of partial reimbursement of premiums under subsidized agricultural risk insurance contracts. During this period, the regional offices of the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments will accept applications for subsidies under contracts concluded between farmers and insurance companies in 2025.
The Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers has adopted three new regulations standardizing the requirements for the official inspection of animal products.
Tractors and equipment used on farms must comply with international standards for farmers’ workplace safety. These provisions are contained in a draft law on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry machinery, which was approved by the government today.
In the Republic of Moldova, it will soon be possible to register Holstein cows in the herd book, which will make it possible to track the origin, development, and productivity of each animal. These measures are being implemented as part of a program to improve the domestic cattle herd in the Republic of Moldova, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Sergiu Gherciu, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture, made this statement yesterday, August 25, at the 11th National Conference on Winemaking: “Preparing for the New Wine Year: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects.”
