The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations offers Moldova US$800,000 for strengthening the capacities of berry producers and for rural development. Minister of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Vasile Batca and FAO Representatives in Moldova Raimund Jehle on November 14 signed two agreements to this effect, IPN reports.
After the signing ceremony, Vasile Batca said the agreement on the strengthening of capacities of small berry producers, to the value of US$345,000, envisions the organization of training on the implementation of the latest innovations and modern technologies and on the protection measures needed to develop a business in the field. The agreement will be implemented during November 2017 – October 2019.
The second agreement, the value of US$455,000, will contribute to developing the capacities in agriculture and rural development policies, elaborating public policies, designing and implementing three community development pilot-projects for three communities. The agreement implementation period is December 2017 – December 2019.
For his part, Raimund Jehle said the agreements refer to two very important directions for Moldova’s economy. Given that 58% of Moldova’s population lives in rural areas, this sector deserves greater attention. The signed agreements form part of the frameworks support program for 2016-2019 signed last December within which FAO experts will provide technical assistance and expertise.
