Moldova will launch an Agricultural Market Information System; the Farmers’ Register is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2026; and AIPA is expected to complete preparations for its EU accreditation by the third quarter of 2027
This was discussed during a meeting of Working Group 10 on the agri-food sector, held as part of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister, at which the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry presented a work program to advance the integration of the agricultural sector into the European Union. The discussions focused on the Ministry of Agriculture’s obligations in the EU accession process. The presentation was delivered by Ina Butucel, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, who reviewed the actions outlined under Chapter 11 “Agriculture and Rural Development,” Chapter 12 “Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Policy,” and Chapter 13 “Fisheries and Aquaculture.” The Ministry’s program includes actions to harmonize the national regulatory framework with EU legislation, implementation measures, institutional development, and digitalization. One of the topics presented was the development of the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS). This will be a tool through which the Agency for Intervention and Payments will manage payments to farmers, verify the data provided in support applications, and monitor the use of public funds. The system will integrate information on farmers, agricultural land, land parcels, declared areas, livestock numbers, and funded activities. In connection with the IACS, the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) was also discussed. It will consolidate geospatial data on agricultural land and support the management of measures at the parcel level. The LPIS will facilitate more accurate registration of declared land, verification of areas, and the organization of controls in the payment management process. Ina Butucel also spoke about the development of the Farmers’ Register, which is to be populated with data and put into operation by the end of 2026. The Register will include information on farmers and agricultural land and will be used to register beneficiaries, manage payment applications, and manage the data necessary for agricultural support policies. Thanks to this system, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) will obtain a structured database on the agricultural sector, necessary for implementing direct payments and organizing mechanisms for managing state support. In addition to the IACS, LPIS, and the Farmers’ Register, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry is working on other systems and registers, such as the Agricultural Accounting Information Collection Network (RICA), which will provide data on the economic activities of agricultural enterprises. At the same time, the Agricultural Market Information System (SIPA) will be developed to collect and analyze data on prices, volumes, stocks, and other relevant information. Also on the Ministry’s agenda are the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) and the organic farming registry. The meeting also discussed the preparation of institutions that will manage the administration, verification, and control mechanisms in areas coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture. Under Chapter 11, “Agriculture and Rural Development,” AIPA must complete the accreditation preparation process by the third quarter of 2027. This process includes adjusting internal procedures, developing information systems, training staff, and organizing mechanisms for verifying and monitoring agricultural payments. AIPA accreditation is linked to Moldova’s preparation to manage aid provided to the agricultural sector and rural areas under conditions that meet European Union requirements. This stage is important in light of the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, which provides for support to candidate countries and their preparation for accession. Under Chapter 12, “Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Policy,” the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) must develop the capacity for control, supervision, and enforcement of European requirements. Participants were informed about the criteria established in the accession process for chapters under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture. These criteria outline the steps Moldova must take in the areas of legislation, institutional development, and the implementation of European requirements. As a result of comprehensive efforts, actions to implement the criteria were developed and planned, along with the responsible agencies, deadlines for achieving the goals, and methods for tracking progress. // 09.06.2026 - InfoMarket
