News about Agribusiness
Moldovan authorities and international development partners are promoting the expansion of the list of crops produced in our country. The MAIA Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry invites farmers interested in growing industrial hemp to a series of regional seminars. Leopold Svatý, a representative of Svatý Sedláček, s.r.o., will be a guest expert. (Czech Republic).
The Memorandum on bilateral cooperation in the process of European integration and implementation of European standards was signed by the heads of the National Association of Milk and Dairy Producers “Lapte” of the Republic of Moldova and the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine.
In the first quarter of 2026, exports of goods amounted to 848.5 million euros, up 10.2% compared to the corresponding period of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
A large (about 10 tons) shipment of imported dill was detained at the border and subsequently destroyed due to excessive pesticide residues.
The procedure for reimbursing VAT to agricultural producers has been simplified by introducing a limit on the amount to be reimbursed. These changes are stipulated in the Order of the Ministry of Finance No. 64 of 14.05.2026, which was published today and entered into force.
On May 15, the Republic of Moldova celebrates the National Veterinarian Day, a memorable date dedicated to the specialists responsible for animal health, safety of animal products and consumer protection.
In the period from 14 to 17 May, the capital of the Republic of Moldova is hosting the XXX international specialized exhibition HORECA EXPO 2026.
Ukraine and Moldova have signed five international certificates, which open new opportunities for exporting Ukrainian products and simplify the access of Ukrainian producers to the Moldovan market.
Export licenses to China for hundreds of U.S. meat processors, which were recently renewed after more than a year’s hiatus, are now listed as expired, according to Chinese Customs.
Moldova ranked fourth among the largest suppliers of apples to the Russian Federation in 2025. The volume of Moldovan exports of apples to the Russian market last year amounted to $36.8 million.
Experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the May report almost did not change the global oilseed balance for the ending 2025/26 marketing year, and focused on the first crop estimate for the 2026/27 season. The forecast predicts global record production, processing growth and a continued tight balance in the vegetable oil market.
Romanian barley of the new harvest is currently contracted at prices lower than Ukrainian barley of the harvest-2026. That is, this Romanian grain now looks more competitive on export markets, ASAP Agri experts report.
Apple stocks in Europe are currently about 20% higher than a year ago.
Data from a fresh report by the International Organization of Viticulture and Wine shows a global decline in production. There are not many exceptions, most of them in Europe.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) and the Ministry of Education and Science (MEC) are invited to the regional exhibition and job fair “Viitorul e AgriCOOL”, dedicated to innovation and advanced technologies in agriculture. The event will take place on May 16, on the premises of FructLine Group (Corlateeni).
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) announced the completion with a grade of “excellent” of the internship program and the enrollment in the reserve corps of intern Alexandru Bogdan, which makes him “eligible for a government position soon.”
The Agriculture Intervention and Payment Agency (AIPA) has issued a call for applications for subsidies for agricultural products sold by producer groups. The campaign will run from May 18 to June 15, 2026, inclusive. According to the regulations, subsidy payments to producer groups must be made within 60 days of receipt of a properly completed application.
Moldova will receive 60 million euros to modernize irrigation infrastructure and improve farmers’ access to water for irrigation. For these purposes, the government on May 13 approved the signing of two agreements with the French Development Agency.
The Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulation on the allocation of financial resources to farmers affected by drought and heat waves in 2025 for corn and sunflower sowing. For these purposes, 50 million lei will be allocated from the 2026 budget of the National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development for the current year.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine forecasts the grain harvest in 2026 at 60.4 million tons, which is only 1% or 0.64 million tons less than last year.
