News about Agribusiness
An official letter from the Association of Grain Exporters and Importers “Agrocereale” addressed to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Ministry of the Interior, the General Inspectorate of Police, the National Road Transport Agency, the Customs Service, and the State Road Administration.
Another training session as part of the “BERRIES: Organic Methods and Efficient Irrigation to Reduce Risks in Agriculture” project took place at a berry farm in the village of Mana, Orhei District. Participants discussed sustainable farming practices in the berry sector, the use of weather stations, pheromone traps for monitoring and controlling pests, as well as new subsidy opportunities for farmers for the period 2026–2031.
In May, the Moldovan grain market took on a pattern typical of the final months of the marketing season. The list of items in the “export basket” shrank from seven or eight to two main commodities: corn and wheat.
The extreme heat could leave Spain without olives and the French without vineyards.
From June 16 to 26, 2026, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) organized a professional development program for inspectors of animal-derived products. The goal was to strengthen their skills in verifying that food industry operators comply with the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) safety and quality standard.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry has approved a list of agrochemicals “for specialized use in accordance with the provisions of the legislation governing the marketing of plant protection products.”
In the last ten days of June, currants hold the top spot in terms of price in the seasonal berry segment of Moldova’s fruit market. The price for this berry in small-scale wholesale ranges from 90 to 110 lei per kilogram, while retail prices reach up to 150 lei per kilogram (for black varieties).
This week, during a working visit, international expert Vlatka Vrdoljak Goossens assisted the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) in developing the National Program for the Modernization of Processing Facilities in Moldova’s Dairy and Meat Industry.
Following a meeting on June 25 between representatives of “Forța Fermierilor” and the Speaker of Parliament, a decision was made to suspend the farmers’ protests. This is because the farmers “received a signal… indicating a willingness to consider the possibility of not adopting the budget and tax policy with a 20% VAT rate.”
A batch of spices (turmeric, NGR Turmeric / Haldi Powder Kurkuma, in 100-gram packages, expiration date: December 31, 2027), which was distributed to retailers in Moldova, is being recalled from stores at the initiative of the manufacturer (Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG).
The farmers’ protests on June 24 concluded with negotiations at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). The talks were attended by representatives of several organizations of agricultural producers, traders, and processors on one side, and Minister Liudmila Katlabuga on the other.
As of the end of June this year, approximately 10,000 metric tons of apples from the 2025 harvest remain in the cold storage facilities of Moldovan fruit-growing and trading companies.
The loss of foreign currency revenue for Ukraine’s ports due to infrastructure damage caused by Russian missile strikes amounts to $900 million. And this figure could rise even further in the future.
The agricultural risk management system was analyzed at an interagency meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). This system will become part of the National Program to Enhance Agricultural Sustainability for 2027–2030.
Women’s representation in the administrative bodies of government agencies and their participation in decision-making processes were discussed at the forum “Women Trade Unionists—An Active Voice for a Just Future.” The event was organized by the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova. Delegates from government agencies, employers’ associations, trade unions, and other civil society organizations participated in the event.
Today, farmers from 13 districts across the country took to the roads and parked their farm equipment on the roadside. National media outlets reported that the Cahul border crossing had been blocked. They also report that farmers from the Ungheni district “are heading to Vama-Sculeni, where they will stay at a specially equipped overnight camp.” Tomorrow, farmers from the Hîncești district may join the protest.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is informing consumers about the recall of a batch of table eggs produced by SRL “DANT-AGRO” (Pyrlitsa, Ungheni).
The start of negotiations on a financial agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Investment Bank regarding the implementation of the “Livada Moldovei II” project was approved at today’s government meeting. The project provides for a concessional loan of 150 million euros, intended to modernize and strengthen the agri-food sector.
The dispute between the leadership of the Pork Producers Association, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, representatives of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Industry (MAIA) regarding support for the Moldovan pig farming industry has become a public issue. By and large, this development does not bode well for either side.
Amendments to regulatory acts adopted by the government lay the groundwork for the development and proper maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
