More than 400 companies and entrepreneurs will participate in the Moldagrotech and Farmer 2026 exhibitions and the "Golden Autumn" fair, which will take place at Moldexpo from October 15 to 18
A new application period for subsidies to support livestock farms will begin on October 22
Since the launch of the preferential lending program in the agricultural sector, hundreds of micro and small agricultural producers across the country have received support. Investments in equipment and processing have generated the most interest among farmers; the full version of this article provides details on regional distribution, the financing structure, and new opportunities offered by the program.
Moldova has announced the first calls for proposals for financial assistance under the Strategic Program of Agricultural Policies for 2026–2030
The Ministry of Agriculture discussed the situation in the vegetable-growing sector, where producers face a number of challenges at every stage of the supply chain—from cultivation to marketing and processing. Particular attention was paid to support measures, attracting new participants into the economic cycle, and tools that could reshape the market in the coming years.
Farmers are pushing for the introduction of a mechanism to restructure bank debt for viable farms, citing growing financial difficulties in the agricultural sector and the risk of further bankruptcies. Authorities, banks, and industry representatives are already discussing possible changes to collection rules and guarantees, and agreed-upon proposals are expected to be presented shortly.
ANSA and FAO will expand their cooperation in the area of food safety
Moldova plans to streamline operations for farmers and improve their access to financing and long-term loans
Moldova has announced its first call for applications for financial support for young and new farmers, as well as small farmers and family farms
A new digital tool has been introduced to streamline orchard record-keeping and bring a range of production data into a single system. Developed in line with national and international quality and safety requirements, it is being positioned as part of a broader effort to modernize fruit production and improve traceability across the sector.
The Farmers' Association has spoken out against the planned change to the tax regime for grain and oilseed crops, stating that it could drastically worsen the situation in an already weakened sector. The organization warns that if the decision stands, it is prepared to begin consultations on mass protests and insists on a public debate of the initiative in parliament.
During the first week of September, the AIPA approved the payment of 3.9 million lei in subsidies to Moldovan farmers
Agrocereale believes that the licensing regime for grain and oilseed imports should not be a political ban, but rather a flexible tool that can be activated or deactivated depending on market conditions. The association points out that the decision should be based on actual production, consumption, and processing needs so as not to put pressure on prices for farmers while at the same time ensuring that processing plants are not left without raw materials.
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