Impact Cluster - Republic of Moldova · 2026–2029
A precision agriculture programme helping farmers practising protected cultivation of vegetables and fruits across Moldova make better, data-informed decisions — to grow more and lose less, with expert advice and access to finance.
Using Precision Agriculture to Improve Good Agricultural Practices in Moldova
Watch: how AgriPlus+ brings precision agriculture, remote sensing and farmer support to Moldova.Subtitles are available.
This project is funded by Impact Clusters, a programme from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) commissioned by the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Through knowledge, know-how and technology, the grant programme contributes to lasting private sector development in low and middle-income countries.
The context
Protected-cultivation vegetable farming is an important part of Moldova's agricultural economy. But many smallholder farmers are working without the agronomic data, expert guidance, or financing that would allow them to produce more, reduce losses, and grow.
Good Agricultural Practices — better pest management, input use, hygiene, and record-keeping — can make a significant difference. This project is built around a simple conviction: when farmers have better information and the means to act on it, they make better decisions.
The project supports the modernization of Moldova's horticulture sector through digital technologies, precision agriculture, capacity building, and improved access to financing.
farms already equipped with remote sensing equipment
farms to be equipped by 2027
farms to be financed by 2028
farms benefitting from the program by 2029
How the project works
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Remote sensors installed in each protected-cultivation site monitor conditions continuously — including temperature, humidity, and soil — giving farmers and advisors an accurate, real-time picture of each growing environment.
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Monitoring data flows into a platform tracking conditions across all farms. As sector insights accumulate, the advice becomes more precise — rooted in what is working on Moldovan protected-cultivation farms.
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Data-driven advisory is paired with hands-on support. Our agronomists work directly with farmers on Good Agricultural Practices — building knowledge and habits that outlast the project itself.
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When farmers are ready to invest — for working capital or longer-term improvements to their practices or infrastructure — our microfinance partner provides financial products designed for their needs.
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The program aims at eventually connecting farmers with retailers or other buyers interested in securing a reliable and qualitative supply of vegetables produced in Moldova.
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A digital platform where farmers' profiles and history will be connected with partners' services and products for more opportunity generation for vegetable growers and other market stakeholders.
Ecosystem building is at the heart of the project — with benefits expected to cascade beyond the initial group of participating farmers.
From the field
Pilot phase · May 2026In early May 2026, the AgriPlus+ team completed its first installation mission — visiting the pilot farms, meeting the farmers, and deploying remote sensing devices across ten farms. The sensors now track temperature, humidity and soil conditions in real time, giving farmers and agronomists an accurate picture of each growing environment for the first time.
The partnership
Each partner leads where they are strongest.
Lead partner
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Specialises in impact programme development, sustainable finance, and projects supporting entrepreneurship and agricultural development.
Finance partner
🇲🇩 Moldova
Provides financial solutions dedicated to entrepreneurs and farmers, with a focus on financial inclusion and rural development.
Remote sensing
🇷🇴 Romania
Develops digital solutions and precision agriculture technologies to optimise agricultural processes and increase farm efficiency.
Tech platform
🇲🇩 Moldova
Provides digital platforms for agricultural data analytics and credit risk management.
News
Updates from across the programme, as they happen.
13 July 2026
In the second training on 13 July 2026, agronomists worked with farmers on individual multi-year roadmaps — from soil health to their own brand — and a deep dive…
Read more3 July 2026
The AgriPlus+ website is now live at agriplus.advisionfinance.nl. Farmers, partners, buyers and funders can follow the programme's progress as it unfolds — the…
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June 2026
Alongside the first installations, AgriPlus+ began its baseline study — recording current growing practices, yields, market access and financing conditions across…
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18 June 2026
AgriPlus+ held its first farmer training session, which covered irrigation management, soil-moisture monitoring, and reading crops for nutrient deficiencies — the…
Read moreEarly May 2026
In early May 2026, the AgriPlus+ team completed its first installation mission — visiting the pilot farms, meeting the farmers, and deploying remote sensing devices…
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May 2026
Prima Finanțare drew on its network of branches and farmer clients to build a longlist of candidate farms, which ENTEN and Advision Finance then assessed against…
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April 2026
The AgriPlus+ team travelled to Moldova for the programme's inception mission, meeting the Netherlands Embassy, sector institutions, farmer organisations and…
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April 2026
On 1 April 2026, AgriPlus+ formally came together as a four-organisation consortium bringing together programme development, finance, remote sensing and a data…
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March 2026
AgriPlus+ has been approved as an Impact Cluster project, funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and commissioned by the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign…
Read moreRemote sensing installations expand from the pilot farms to the wider programme network across Moldova.
Prima Finanțare launches adapted financing products so farmers can invest in working capital and infrastructure improvements.
Farmers begin connecting with retailers and buyers seeking a reliable, quality supply of Moldovan-grown vegetables.
Sensing, advisory, finance, market access and the Agri Insight Platform reach their target scale.
Other partners
Thanks to their experience, contacts and involvement, they help the program develop. Contact us to join them.
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