The FCA programme has financed 891 agricultural businesses with loans totalling 748.37 million lei

Between March 2025 and October 2026, 891 businesses run by private micro and small enterprises in the agriculture sector of the Republic of Moldova received financing through the Agricultural Credit Facility (FCA) programme. The loans granted totalled 748.37 million lei, according to data published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry on 2 November 2026.

What interest rate and grants does the programme offer?

The FCA programme offers loans in Moldovan lei at a fixed annual interest rate of 5.1% for end beneficiaries. According to the ministry, at the end of October 2026, this rate was, on average, 6.87 percentage points below the average lending rates in the banking sector.

The grant component varies according to the funded activity: 5% for conventional agriculture, 15% for conservation agriculture and 30% for post-harvest processing of agricultural produce. Of the total grants of 71.51 million lei, 2.53 million lei was allocated in October 2026.

How much can be borrowed for current expenses?

The “Independent Agricultural Working Capital” component, available since 9 April 2026, provides financing for the current needs of agricultural enterprises to maintain production. The limit is 500,000 lei per beneficiary, and this financing does not include a grant.

By 31 October 2026, 148 businesses had received financing through the working capital component, totalling 59.34 million lei. This represents 7.93% of the volume of resources allocated through the programme.

For which activities were projects approved?

Equipment used in conventional agriculture was the focus of 570 projects approved through the FCA. Another 95 projects concerned conservation agriculture, while 78 were intended for post-harvest processing of agricultural produce.

Conventional agriculture accounted for 66.21% of the resources allocated through the programme. Conservation agriculture received 10.16%, while post-harvest processing accounted for 15.70%.

How are projects distributed across the country?

The FCA programme financed projects in all districts of the country, with the largest share in the north, according to the ministry. A total of 430 projects were financed in this region, representing 48.26% of the total.

In the central region, 289 projects were supported, and in the south, 172. The two regions accounted for 32.44% and 19.30% of all projects, respectively.