Moldova has begun sowing industrial hemp for the first time

land with hemp. All products will be delivered to a local processing plant. “This is the beginning. If we want to know the potential, we need to try,” the farmer says. He sees the new crop as an opportunity to diversify his business. According to him, obtaining the permit took a minimum of time. He submitted the documents online, without traveling to Chisinau. To obtain a permit for cultivation, a farmer must have a processor certificate and a contract with a licensed processing company. Last fall, the government amended the regulations, allowing the cultivation of industrial hemp for the production of seeds, fibers and oil. Industrial hemp is considered a profitable and easy-to-cultivate crop due to its short growth cycle (60-90 days). In addition, hemp absorbs large amounts of CO₂, making it an important tool in the fight against climate change. In late February and early March, the Agricultural and Rural Advisory Center of the Ministry of Agriculture held three seminars on this ...