Speaking in the seminar Mediafax Talks about Agriculture, he said: “I believe in a rise of domestic consumption. The cereal market will fare very well. There will be good production in every segment, including vegetable and fruit farming.”

The minister added that the value of the vegetable production “currently in the field” exceeds EUR10 billion. Last year, it was just slightly over this level.

“The black market this year was reduced drastically, down to 10-15%. Tax evasion for cereals alone amounted to a few billions,” said Tabara.