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Nine table grape producers from southern Moldova obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification and take a step towards the EU market

17th December 2025
Nine small and medium-sized table grape producers from the Cahul and Taraclia districts have taken a major step forward by obtaining GLOBALG.A.P. certification - a true “entry ticket” to European Union markets. For these farmers, the certification is the result of a complete shift in production ...

Strategic Visit to Brussels: Strengthening Moldova’s European Integration Path Through Public–Private Dialogue

31st March 2025
Between March 24–28, a high-level delegation from the Republic of Moldova carried out a strategic working visit to Brussels. The visit aimed to promote and strengthen Moldova’s European integration ...

Helvetas supports the development of the consulting sector in Moldova: participation in the first International Conference of Business and Management Consultants

27th March 2025
On March 26, 2025, Helvetas, through the OPTIM project, participated in the first International Conference of Business and Management Consultants in Moldova. This important event recognized the ...

Young agricultural specialists attend practical lessons in greenhouses to learn about efficient farming

20th March 2025
Students from Comrat State University completed the course "Efficient Agriculture in the Greenhouse", gaining access to modern greenhouse cultivation technologies, knowledge and practical skills.

Female leadership in agriculture: 20 Moldovan entrepreneurs have strengthened their managerial skills

18th March 2025
Twenty female entrepreneurs from the Moldova Fruct Association recently participated in the “Inspirational Leadership” workshop, organized to develop leadership skills in the agricultural sector.

AgTech 2025: Future technologies in agriculture

17th March 2025
AgTech 2025 brought together more than 300 specialists, entrepreneurs and service providers, providing an essential platform for exchange of experience and collaboration. Organized by Agrobiznes, in ...

From vision to action: Victoria Rosca's entrepreneur story in business, lessons learned and success

13th February 2025
Victoria Rosca is one of the 150 entrepreneurs who graduated from the START-UP program, organized by the Edinet Branch of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova. She enrolled ...

Building Cooperation to Boost Moldova’s Dried Plum Exports

23rd January 2025
10 of the largest producers of dried plums in Moldova recently met in a workshop to learn effective methods to promote their products on international markets. 

Strengthening Moldova’s Fruit Sector: A Strategic Partnership Between Helvetas and Moldova Fruit Association

19th December 2024
In a significant step towards advancing Moldova’s agricultural potential, Helvetas Moldova has partnered with the Moldova Fruit Association (MFA) to enhance the capabilities of the fruit sector in a ...

A valuable experience for business: the experience of Victoria Shevcenco at the "Republic of Moldova – Romania Program for managers"

12th December 2024
On November 20-25, 15 managers from the Republic of Moldova participated in the second edition of the "Republic of Moldova-Romania" Program. The study visit, carried out in Baia Mare, brought ...

Innovation and experience sharing at Growtech Antalya: Moldovan farmers in search of cutting-edge technologies

9th December 2024
In November, Moldovan farmers and entrepreneurs had the the opportunity to discover modern technologies, innovative solutions for agriculture, and to interact with specialists in the field at the ...

OPTIM and Finergy Tech Sign Contract to Accelerate E-commerce Payments in Moldova

5th December 2024
OPTIM Project has signed an exciting new contract with Finergy Tech SRL, a technology company specializing in financial solutions. This partnership will finance the development of up to ten ...

Helvetas Leads Regional Advocacy Efforts with Annual Network Meeting in Sarajevo

13th November 2024
Helvetas recently organized the Regional Advocacy Network Annual Meeting 2025 in Sarajevo. The RAN Annual Meeting is a part of Helvetas' mission to advancing advocacy and strengthening civil ...

Switzerland supports the Technical University of Moldova to have a Center for Intelligent Agriculture

6th November 2024
The Technical University of Moldova (TUM) will have a Center for Intelligent Agriculture (CoSA) – a project aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector by integrating advanced technologies. The ...

Extended Producer Responsibility: Over 100 Moldovan producers learn what this principle is and how it applies

30th October 2024
The European Business Association has conducted several workshops on Extended Producer Responsibility, an essential environmental policy for all companies that produce, import or export packaged ...

Didier Chassot, Head of Division Europe and Middle East, SDC, Visits Vitrohub Laboratory: Supporting Innovation in Moldovan Agriculture

24th September 2024
The OPTIM Project, in partnership with VitroHub Lab, had the honor of hosting Mr. Didier Chassot, Head of Division Europe and Middle East at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) ...