Under the Agricultural Credit Program (FCA), 81 Moldovan agricultural enterprises received loans totaling 88.58 million lei in the four months following its launch
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry reported this, noting that these funds were allocated to agricultural producers from March 1 to June 30. Of this amount, 22.51 million lei were received by 11 agricultural producers in June for investment in modern agricultural equipment, such as mowers, seeders, tractors, front loaders, and processing lines. Of the total amount of 88.58 million lei, about 13.95 million lei are grants (5.15 million lei in June), and 74.63 million lei are loans (17.36 million lei in June). The FCA program was launched in March. The maximum amount that a beneficiary can receive is 5 million lei, of which up to 30% can be in the form of a grant. Loans are provided at a fixed interest rate of 5.1% per annum and can be used to purchase agricultural equipment, invest in post-harvest processing, and other relevant operational activities. Beneficiaries may also access financial guarantees through a guarantee fund managed by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA). For 2025, the total budget allocated to the program is 400 million lei, of which 345 million lei is a loan fund and 55 million lei is a grant component. The Agricultural Credit Program (FCA) offers favorable financing terms for the modernization of agricultural activities and the sustainable development of small enterprises in the sector, contributing to increased competitiveness and productivity in agriculture. // 01.07.2025 — InfoMarket
