Agribusiness expert: Farmers require practical knowledge to adapt to climate change

Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova requires a change in approach. This includes how farmers manage their businesses, cultivate the soil, and select technologies, seeds, and crops to adapt to climate change and increasing drought. Agribusiness and agricultural economics expert Andrei Zbancă says that farmers need practical knowledge, technologies suited to local conditions, and an agricultural system focused on moisture conservation and crop rotation.

War and EU integration test Moldova customs resilience, agency chief says

Moldova's Customs Service marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday as regional spillover from the war in Ukraine and accelerated EU accession drive sweeping border reforms, agency director Radu Vrabie said.

Parliament backs new producer body framework to unlock EU agricultural funds

Moldova's parliament on Wednesday approved in the first reading a government bill overhauling agricultural cooperation, replacing informal producer groups with EU-aligned producer organisations to boost competitiveness and prepare farmers for the Common Agricultural Policy.

Moldova limits farm import permits to late October over price fears

Moldovan lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday introducing temporary licensing for grain and oilseed imports through Oct. 31, endorsing a government compromise aimed at shielding domestic growers while curbing food price inflation.

Moldova must dismantle barriers for entrepreneurs, minister urges

Moldova holds strong economic growth potential across agriculture, IT, and tourism if the state removes bureaucratic barriers for private business, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Claudiu Nasui said on TV8.

Moldovan MPs back grain import licenses to protect local farmers

Moldova's parliament approved a provisional grain and oilseed import licensing regime in first reading on Thursday, while senior lawmakers demanded extending the protections through 2027 to shield domestic farmers from regional market shocks.

Moldovan inquiry reveals ghost firms and illegal board earnings

Moldovan lawmakers referred dozens of audit reports to prosecutors on Thursday, revealing widespread mismanagement of state-owned enterprises, unmonitored public assets, and officials unlawfully collecting up to €20,000 annually from multiple board seats.

Over 130 Moldovan councils join EAST GATE to access EU funds

Over 130 Moldovan local authorities will secure direct access to European Union regional development funds by joining the newly formed EAST GATE European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, officials announced in Chișinău.

Moldova overhauls farm aid for EU entry as growers sound alarm over debt backlog

Moldova faces demanding European Union accession negotiations in agriculture, officials and industry leaders warned Monday, as the country races to overhaul farm subsidies, align vast swathes of legislation, and resolve mounting financial backlogs.

Moldovan lawmakers open autumn session to debate budget revisions and EU alignment

Moldova’s parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its first plenary sitting of the autumn session, where lawmakers are scheduled to examine 17 draft laws, including five aimed at aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

Experts warn administrative delays threaten Moldova's EU-backed projects

The Moldovan government will fulfill one-off public sector bonuses and energy subsidies under its Sept. 2 budget revision, but mounting deficits and administrative hurdles risk deep cuts to development and infrastructure projects, economic experts warned.

Nasui targets public waste and loss-making state firms in Moldova

Moldova's newly appointed economy minister pledged on Wednesday to maintain the country’s digital leadership while overhauling loss-making state enterprises, cutting public waste, and attracting genuine private investment following his first cabinet meeting.