CHISINAU, May 6. Chisinau notified Kyiv of plans to temporarily limit the import of Ukrainian grain, according to the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova.
«Moldova intends to join the EU decision on the introduction of a temporary measure regarding the import of wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds originating from Ukraine, with the provision of transit through our country. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolya informed his Ukrainian colleague Nikolai Solsky,» the statement said. moldavia-1866473791.html» data-title=»Moldova does not supply military equipment to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense stated»>
A large amount of local grain has accumulated in warehouses in Moldova. This puts pressure on farmers, who fear that there will not be enough space for the new crop, Bolya explained.
«The dynamics of domestic grain exports tends to decrease, logistics costs have increased and prices on international exchanges have collapsed. Farmers need to use their grain reserves and prepare for the new agricultural season,» the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic stressed.
On Tuesday The European Commission has restricted the free circulation of wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds of Ukrainian origin in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Restrictive measures came into force on May 2 and will be valid until June 5 this year. The innovations are designed to eliminate the logistical difficulties associated with these products in five countries.