🇲🇩 Moldova
The government is investing €120 million in the "Moldova's Orchard" project, aimed at modernizing agricultural education and infrastructure (laboratories, equipment, etc.).
The installation of a large agro-industrial complex at the Floarea Soarelui SA plant, capable of processing up to 1,000 tons of rapeseed per day, has been completed. This is the largest enterprise of its kind in the country and the region.
A new €8.5 million project has been launched to strengthen the sustainability of the agricultural sector: introducing innovative practices, creating a digital registry of organic farming, and training farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the following programs will remain open through 2025: agricultural insurance subsidies (until September 30) and animal welfare payments (until October 17).
As part of sustainable agriculture, an exchange visit was organized: a demonstration of no-tillage technology at the GT Agro-Panfil farm, with the participation of agronomists and farmers.
The EU and Moldova agreed to increase access for Moldovan agrifood products to the EU market: plans to abolish duties on seven products (plums, table grapes, apples, tomatoes, garlic, cherries, and grape juice) subject to aligning standards with EU standards by 2027.
The National Green Transition Assessment has published a report assessing progress and barriers in areas including agriculture, biodiversity, and climate action.
🇷🇴 Romania
A case of bluetongue (serotype 3) in cattle has been recorded in Gorj County, affecting 10 animals on four farms/subsistence holdings.
Romania expects a record wheat and rapeseed harvest in 2025 thanks to favorable spring rainfall and temperatures.
A Dutch trade mission will visit Romania on October 30–31, 2025, as part of the INDAGRA exhibition, focusing on fresh produce and agribusiness cooperation.
The Ministry of Agriculture states that Romania has become one of the EU's leaders in poultry production, and plans to strengthen dairy and meat production.
Romania has extended state price controls on key agricultural products for another six months to curb rising food prices.
