Those interested in buying farmland in Romania must prove they have expertise in the field and have been active in the agriculture sector for at least five years, Agriculture Minister Daniel Constantin said Wednesday, referring to the provisions of a new bill regulating the land market.
“Unfortunately, the soil deteriorated in some areas also because farmers have no farming expertise,” the minister explained.
According to the bill, owners of unincorporated farmland spanning 10 kilometers from Romania’s borders will need the approval of the National Defense Ministry to sell the land.
Romania will liberalize its land market starting January 1, 2014 and will allow EU citizens to buy farmland.