Investments in the reconstruction of an irrigation reservoir in the village of Corestăuți (Ocnița district) amounted to 8 million lei, 90% of which was provided by an IFAD grant
According to the IFAD Joint Program Implementation Unit (IFAD UCIP), investments by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) contribute to climate resilience and provide greater security for farmers. Approximately 40 farmers in Corestăuți will benefit from irrigation, enabling them to irrigate over 80 hectares of agricultural land, thanks to investments supported by IFAD. A reception was held to mark the completion of the reconstruction of the irrigation reservoir. The lake, with an area of approximately 8 hectares, has a maximum capacity of approximately 118,000 cubic meters of water, providing a safe and sustainable source of water for agriculture. The total investment amounted to approximately 8 million lei, 90% of which was provided by a grant from IFAD. The project included the reconstruction of a reservoir and the construction of a modern pumping station connected to the power grid. The project's beneficiaries are the Corestăuți Mayor's Office in partnership with 39 businesses and agricultural producers, who will gain access to a safe water source for irrigating their orchards. Of the direct beneficiaries, 61% are women and 18% are youth, reflecting IFAD's commitment to supporting the development of modern, competitive, and inclusive agriculture. "With this investment, we offer farmers in Corestăuți the opportunity to protect their crops from the effects of drought and develop their agricultural businesses in a safer and more efficient environment. Modernizing the irrigation infrastructure is an investment in the future of the community and the sustainable development of local agriculture," said Corestăuți Mayor Boris Pisarciuc. Farmers' access to irrigation will contribute to higher-quality harvests, increase the competitiveness of Moldovan fruits on the European market, and enable them to profit from production at more favorable prices.// 20.07.2026 — InfoMarket
