Economy

07 April, 2026 / 11:52

/ 14 August, 2024

Switzerland increases assistance to Moldovan agriculture

Agenția Informațională de Stat

Chisinau, Aug 14 /MOLDPRES/- Switzerland is increasing its assistance to agriculture in Moldova. Thus, a financial support of about 915,000 dollars, granted by Switzerland through the UN Food and Agriculture Organization will help improve food security and maintain the cattle herd in households affected by the drought of recent years, which has drastically reduced the harvest of maize - the main source of fodder for livestock.

The budget supplement will allow to increase the number of beneficiaries from 12,000 to 17,000 small farmers and households who will receive concentrated feed for milking cows, alfalfa seeds, corn and fertilizers. "Due to diversification of agricultural production and increased access to quality feed, farmers will be able to produce more healthy and nutritious food for their consumption and sale. This will help reduce poverty and improve living standards in rural areas," explains the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is supplementing the funds allocated to the project Emergency support for agri-producers in the context of the socio-economic, climate and energy crisis by an additional 1,155,000 dollars. The project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations Development Programme. The joint initiative was launched in 2022, with a further two million dollars funded by the Austrian Development Agency. In November 2023, Switzerland provided the project with two million dollars.

Comment

Latest News

DOC // Cheaper electricity: lower tariffs enter into force following publication in Moldova's Official Journal

Moldovan Economy Ministry estimates 2.2-per cent growth of GDP in 2026, followed by gradual medium‑term acceleration

Moldovan energy minister says recent crises pushing country to accelerate reforms, invest more in energy infrastructure

Governor of National Bank of Moldova in Bucharest says Moldova becoming engine of economic growth in southeast Europe

Moldovan energy minister says available financial resources must be primarily directed towards modernization, expansion of electricity grids

Energy Minister announces estimated repair costs for Isaccea–Vulcănești Line

Fuel stocks could increase in coming period

Over 3,500 tons of gasoline and diesel imported in Moldova on Tuesday

Ministry of Finance announces halt to acceptance of funding applications for compensation under First Home program

PHOTO, VIDEO // National Bank of Moldova launches commemorative coin “Ion Pelivan – 150th anniversary of birth”

Daniel Mititelu wins public competition for position of Moldova's National Energy Regulatory Agency

ANRE reduced electricity prices for Premier Energy and FEE Nord consumers

New agrometeorological stations to help farmers in Moldova combat drought and frost

DOC // Giurgiulești Port declared strategic asset

PHOTO // 17 years since 7 April 2009: Protests that changed country’s development path, still shrouded in uncertainty

Changeable weather, wind gusts forecast in Moldova for April 7: air temperatures up to 15 degrees

Justice reform, anti-corruption efforts in Moldova, essential conditions for concluding EU accession negotiations

Moldovan president to deliver speech in Dublin on reforms, European path of Moldova

Moldovan energy minister pays unannounced visit to Chisinau Electrical Substation

Moldova to benefit from Greece’s support in leveraging external assistance, advancing its European path

Moody’s Agency upgrades Moldova’s rating to B2, highest level in last 25 years

Over 800 teams registered for EuroQuiz 2026: final to take place in Chisinau on 8 May

Yellow wind warning in Moldova: authorities issue safety recommendations for residents

Energocom company of Moldova in last March purchases electricity at average price of 130 Euros/MWh

Higher fines for carriers: Hungary imposes penalties of up to 1,000 euros for deviations from transit routes

PM says Moldova receives clear signal of confidence from abroad

Moody’s Agency upgrades Moldova’s rating; Economy Ministry says country becomes more attractive for investors

Parliament to analyze fuel prices at public hearings

Operations at Leova–Bumbăta customs post to be temporarily suspended

DescOperă Festival to take place on third weekend of June in Orheiul Vechi

See more