AGRICULTURE
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Low Domestic Production, Obsolete Farming Technologies Responsible For Food Price Increases
Low domestic production, unable to cover demand, as well as outdated farming technologies are the main cause of food price increases, Alexandru Vlad, vice-president of retail association AMR...
Agriculture Ministry Wants EUR1B In EU Funds For Irrigation Project
Romania’s Agriculture Ministry wants to access about EUR1 billion in EU funds to rehabilitate the country’s irrigation system, as the investment may not be covered with state budget funds, A...
Romalimenta: About 90% Of Romanian Small Retail Stores Operate Illegally
About nine in ten Romanian small retail stores operate on the black market, while authorities turn a blind eye to them and check only those which operate legally, Sorin Minea, head of the fo...
Agriculture Minister Says Many Produce Warehouses Are Empty
Romanian farmers are not used to depositing their produce in warehouses so that many storage facilities are currently empty, Agriculture Minister Daniel Constantin said Thursday.
Competition Council To Get Involved In Programs Supporting Local Produce
Romania’s Competition Council is open to collaborations targeting public programs meant to support Romanian agricultural products, the agency's president Bogdan Chiritoiu said Thursday.
Constantin: Drought Has Caused 20% Loss In Most Farming Sectors
The drought has caused losses of around 20% on most agricultural sectors, with some crops even facing a 60% lower production, while others were not affected, Agriculture Minister Daniel Cons...
Agriculture Ministry To Borrow RON1.4B From Treasury For Direct Area Payments
Romania’s Agriculture Ministry will borrow 1.4 billion lei (EUR306 million) from the Treasury for direct area payments to farmers, according to a draft decision drawn up by the ministry.
Romania To Approve Animal Breeders Support Measures Wednesday
The Romanian Government will approve Wednesday a decision regulating the support per animal in the cattle sector, the cattle aid and the aid per area, according to the Agriculture Minister D...
Lower House Rejects Opposition's Motion On Agriculture
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies, assembled in plenary Tuesday, rejected the motion on agriculture put forth by opposition democrat liberals with 148 to 73 votes and 18 abstentions.