TOP 5 achievements in agriculture: farmer financing, record investments and decisive steps towards EU

The year 2025 brought tangible results for the agriculture of the Republic of Moldova, marked by substantial investments, accelerated modernization, and significant steps towards European integration. Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Ludmila Catlabuga emphasized in an exclusive interview for MOLDPRES that the achievements reflect a fundamental change in the way the state supports farmers and rural development.


“2025 was a year in which we moved from targeted interventions to coherent policies focused on investment, competitiveness and resilience,” stated the minister.


1. More accessible loans for farmers through the Agricultural Credit Facility

Starting from March 2025, about 250 agricultural businesses accessed preferential loans, with an interest rate of 5.1%, and the total volume of re-credited resources exceeded 242 million lei. According to Ludmila Catlabuga, “access to affordable financing is essential for the survival and development of farmers. The credit facility was designed exactly to provide this support, in a difficult economic context.”

2. Modernizing centralized irrigation systems

A major progress was the initiation of the first project to modernize centralized irrigation systems through AGGRI, in the localities of Tudora and Căplani, covering about 2,500 hectares. Over 90 million lei have been used so far from the total budget of 157 million lei. “Irrigation is no longer a luxury, but a strategic necessity. Investments in these systems mean stability for producers and security for agricultural production,” emphasized the minister.

3. International visibility for the wine sector

In 2025, the Republic of Moldova hosted the World Congress of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for sparkling wines, events that placed the country at the center of the international dialogue in the field. “Wine is one of the most powerful business cards of the Republic of Moldova. These events have demonstrated that we have not only tradition but also quality recognized globally,” stated Ludmila Catlabuga.

4. Investment continuity and technological modernization

Investments in agriculture remained at a high level, about 7 billion lei both in 2024 and in 2025, being mainly directed towards farm modernization, high-performance agricultural machinery, and innovative technological solutions. The minister said “we are not just talking about large sums, but about smart investments that increase productivity and farmers' capacity to cope with climate change and competition.”

5. Completion of the screening with the European Union in agriculture and rural development

In September 2025, the Republic of Moldova completed the bilateral screening process with the European Union for agriculture and rural development, an essential step in aligning national policies with the EU acquis. “The screening gave us a clear picture of the sector and the directions we need to follow. Moldovan agriculture is preparing for European standards, and this process is irreversible,” emphasized Ludmila Catlabuga.


“Through these achievements, the year 2025 is shaping up as one of consolidation and modernization for Moldovan agriculture, with direct effects on farmers' competitiveness, food security, and gradual integration into the European market,” Catlabuga said.


The interview with Ludmila Catlabuga will be published on 24 December.