Moldova's proximity to the Black Sea gives it a mild and sunny climate. The fertile soil supports wheat, corn, barley, tobacco, sugar beet, and soybeans. Beef and dairy cattle are raised, and beekeeping is widespread. Moldova's best-known product comes from its extensive and well-developed vineyards concentrated in the central and southern regions. In addition to world-class wine, Moldova produces liqueurs and sparkling wine. It is also known for its sunflower seeds, walnuts, apples, and other fruits. This makes the area ideal for agriculture and food processing, which accounts for about 40% of the country's GDP.  Read more..

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With its favorable climate and fertile soil, the Republic of Moldova remains a country with high agricultural potential, a sector that also accounts for almost 40% of its exports (grapes and wine, fruits for most of them), to the EU ( Poland in particular) or the former republics of the USSR. Agricultural lands thus cover almost 75% of Moldovan territory and the cereals sector is of vital importance for the country. The main field crops include wheat, barley and maize mainly for domestic production.. Read more..