Is Moldova at risk of facing food shortages in the autumn-winter period, discussed with economic expert Anatoly Ignat.
According to preliminary data, due to the drought that prevailed in Moldova for two summer months, domestic agricultural producers may lose up to 30% of the harvest of grapes and apples, the lack of moisture in the soil has already led to hundreds of hectares of sunflower and corn not ripening, part harvested wheat turned out to be forage.
Meanwhile, the world is seriously talking about the problem of the food crisis, caused by both unfavorable weather, arid conditions, and the geopolitical situation.
Is it realistic in the country to restore the irrigation systems that were destroyed by the “Pamint” reform in the late 90s of the last century? How did the drought hit the harvest in Moldova? These and other issues were discussed with Anatoly Ignat, an economic expert, a specialist in the field of agriculture.
