Sorghum becomes increasingly popular. Farmer: “The results remain good even during drought”

The dry periods of recent years have driven some farmers to seek crops that can better withstand climate change. In Orhei District, two entrepreneurs decided to abandon traditional crops and planted sorghum for the first time—a plant almost forgotten in Moldova but with significant agricultural potential. The farmers harvested enough to feed the 160 cattle they raise at their local farm.

Tiraspol: How EU funds helped one woman launch a uniform business

The Covid-19 pandemic proved to be a time of both severe challenges and unexpected reinvention for many.

EU's Global Gateway: How Moldova became an 'active partner'

Coordinated investment in transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure helps deliver economic development and stability, while bringing the region closer to the European Union.

Moldova dried fruit exports double: Key to economic growth

"This is essentially a mini-economy that is developing quite dynamically," says economist Veaceslav Ioniță, an expert at the IDIS think tank Viitorul (The Future).

Moldova's GDP growth slows to 1.1% amid inflation crisis and IT export boom

Moldova’s economy grew by a modest 1.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching 82bn Moldovan lei (MDL).

​AIPA opens new post-investment grants for farmers starting October 13

Farmers can begin applying for post-investment grants from Monday, October 13, as part of a new call from the Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA). The deadline for these applications is December 11.

2,000 Moldovan farmers will get equipment to protect crops from drought, hail, and heatwaves

Two thousand farmers in vulnerable rural areas will receive agricultural equipment, including greenhouses, mulch films and electric cultivators, to protect their crops and increase their incomes. The equipment will be provided through the Climate Change Adaptation Grants Program, launched on Thursday, October 9.

Strategic investments in infrastructure: Republic of Moldova will participate in the "Global Gateway 2025" Forum in Brussels

The Republic of Moldova will participate in the second edition of the International Forum "Global Gateway 2025", scheduled to take place on October 9-10 in Brussels, under the auspices of the European Commission. Our country will be represented by Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Moldovan companies invested over €80 million in Romania

Trade and economic exchanges between the Republic of Moldova and Romania continue to show positive growth. The total value of bilateral trade between the two countries is approximately € 3 billion, making Romania one of Moldova's key trading partners. Moldovan companies have invested over 80 million euros in Romania, according to Victor Chirilă, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Romania. In recent years, an increasing number of Moldovan companies have been introducing their products to the Romanian market, opening representative offices, and having their products featured in large retail networks across Romania.

Government and EU grant 130 million lei in electricity compensation via ODA and AIPA

Entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova received approximately 98 million lei as compensation for electricity costs between January and August 2025, through the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA). Additionally, another 32 million lei was provided as compensation through AIPA. This initiative is part of the Government's Program aimed at compensating 50% of the increase in electricity tariffs, which is supported financially by the European Union.

Sugar prices will remain stable, authorities

Sugar prices will not increase, despite restrictions on the import of cheap production from Serbia. The assurances were given by the Government, which approved a project on Wednesday, October 8, that limits sugar imports from Serbia to no more than 1,000 tons.

Moldova's farm infrastructure key to EU membership bid

Improving post-harvest infrastructure is one of the priorities for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.