FARMERS' FORCE ASSOCIATION PROPOSES TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN AGRICULTURE DUE TO THE DROUGHT

The “Farmers' Force” Association believes that Moldova's agriculture will suffer from drought this year as well and calls for declaring a state of emergency. This is stated in a letter sent by the Association to the government. “It is necessary to create as soon as possible in the districts specialized commissions to identify the lands affected by the drought. (...) Unfortunately, climate change is worsening in our country. Farmers report that in many districts, first-group field crops have already been severely affected. Checks should be carried out everywhere and drought-affected areas should be declared disaster zones,” the Association said, urging the government to develop measures to help affected farmers as soon as possible, including seeking support from the European Union.