Moldova's agri-food sector sees significant growth with modernised farms

Moldova’s livestock sector is expanding, thanks to projects funded by the European Union and other external partners.

40M lei grants for 66 Moldovan firms to create hundreds of jobs

Sixty-six companies from the Republic of Moldova received grants totaling approximately 40 million lei. This financial support is expected to stimulate investments exceeding 64 million lei in the national economy.

Soroca farmers cut risks via canning factory partnership

Amid the market uncertainty that many farmers are experiencing, the Stempovschi family from Soroca has discovered a solution that provides them with stability. They cultivate vegetables on three hectares of land, and their entire harvest is sold to a local cannery. The farmers emphasize that this collaboration is far more convenient and predictable than selling directly in the market.

Millions in grants for Moldovan businesses: investments and new jobs

Sixty-six companies in the Republic of Moldova received business development grants through programs managed by the Entrepreneurship Development Organisation (ODA). Authorities estimate that this support will generate investments of over 64 million lei in the national economy and create hundreds of new jobs. The funds will be used to purchase modern equipment and improve production processes.

Spain ranks in Moldova’s EU top 10 trade partners

Spain is one of the Republic of Moldova's key trading partners within the European Union, ranking 9th in the EU and 14th globally. In 2024, the total volume of trade between Moldova and Spain reached 168.9 million US dollars, accounting for 1.3% of Moldova's overall trade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

EU offers €8.5 million to strengthen the resilience of farmers in Moldova

The European Union is providing €8.5 million to modernize and strengthen the resilience of Moldova’s agriculture. A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed on Friday, September 5, in Chișinău.

Uzbekistan grants Moldovan carriers more permits, lowers fees

The Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Uzbekistan reached an agreement on the quota of permits for international road transportation of goods for 2026. They have also decided to begin negotiations to liberalize the bilateral transport regime. This decision was made during the meeting of the Moldovan-Uzbek Joint Commission, which took place in Chisinau on September 1-2.

Moldovan carriers not required to install G2V2 tachographs for EU travel

Carriers from the Republic of Moldova are exempt from the new regulations implemented by the European Union. They are not required to equip their vehicles with G2V2 tachographs to operate within the territory of the community bloc.

Chisinau signs memorandum on Israeli tech for Moldovan agriculture

A memorandum was signed on Wednesday in Chisinau to enhance the productivity and quality of Moldovan wheat through technology transfer and collaborative efforts between experts and researchers from the Republic of Moldova and Israel. The agreement was co-signed by Ina Butucel, the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, and Avi Dichter, the Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, who is currently visiting Moldova.

Moldovan farmers urged to strengthen their position in the EU market

The Republic of Moldova is firmly committed to European integration, a sentiment echoed by the support and friendship of the European Commission. This was highlighted by the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, during his recent two-day visit to the country. During his trip, he toured orchards and a winery and engaged in discussions with various farmers' associations. Hansen emphasized that the Moldovan agri-food sector holds significant potential.

Turkey grants more permits to Moldovan carriers

Turkey has granted Moldovan carriers an additional quota of 300 permits for transportation to or from third countries within its territory. This decision followed negotiations with representatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development in Chisinau.

Imports accounted for over 78% of Energocom’s August energy purchases

Energocom purchased approximately 331.3 thousand MWh of electricity in August 2025, sourced from both domestic and imported origins, at a weighted average price of 121.17 euros per MWh.