
Small and micro enterprises in the agricultural sector can receive preferential loans of up to €150,000
Funding is provided under IFAD VIII, which aims to develop processing activities and post-harvest infrastructure. The maximum amount of financing is €150,000, with preferential financing covering up to 90% of the project cost. The loan repayment period is up to 8 years, including a 4-year grace period. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, eligible activities for access to concessional financing include processing, grading, packaging, and labeling of agricultural products; construction of agricultural warehouses and cold storage facilities; and introduction of renewable energy sources for post-harvest processing. Beneficiaries can obtain loans with favorable interest rates, VAT exemptions, and customs privileges, which can be used to replenish fixed assets or working capital. Access to financing is provided through partner financial institutions available on the website www.ucipifad.md/parteneri. The project “Capacity Building for Rural Transformation (IFAD VIII)” is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry through UCIP IFAD with the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. //21.08.2025 – InfoMarket.