In Moldova, weekend fairs are becoming the most important way to make money for small farmers

Many operators of the Moldovan fruit and vegetable market agree that in 2021 the structure of sales of fruits, berries and vegetables to supply the country's domestic market differs significantly from last year. If in 2020 disruptions in the logistics of import supplies and restrictions in the operation of bazaars in connection with COVID-19 prompted many supermarket chains to expand purchases from local agricultural producers, then this year some large chains have sharply reduced the lists of local suppliers of fruit and vegetable products, returning to the previous practice. bulk imports. At the same time, stationary markets, bazaars and temporary weekend fairs have become the main source of income for fruit farmers. Read also: Melon production will sharply decrease in Moldova in 2021 Moreover, in the summer, a clear specialization emerged: stationary wholesale and retail markets supply large farms, and sometimes even agricultural exporting enterprises (in case of a disruption ...