Rezina farmer sells unsold tomatoes for 5 lei a kilo from his field
Farmer Andrei Ionascu could not sell part of his tomato harvest and now sells the rest from his field for 5 lei a kilo.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If you want to buy tomatoes cheaper, you can get them from the farm in Ignacei or near a shop in Rezina for 5 lei a kilo. The vegetable growers' association advises farmers to negotiate with buyers in Moldova from November to February, before planning production for 2027. Moldova imported 84,400 tonnes of vegetables in 2025, 16% more than in 2024.
What happened
Farmer Andrei Ionascu from Ignacei village, Rezina district, could not sell part of his tomato harvest and had to throw some away. He now sells tomatoes by the roadside and directly from the field for 5 lei a kilo. The Rezina market administrator, Alexandru Visnevschi, says the market has no room for farmers who arrive with large vehicles.
In short
- The farmer sells up to 300-400 kg of tomatoes a day, the most he can manage.
- Andrei Ionascu has grown vegetables for 14 years and holds a sales contract valid until 2028.
- The agricultural section of the Rezina market has 51 trading stalls.
- Rodion Gudim, executive director of the Association of Vegetable Producers and Exporters, urged producers to sign buyer contracts in advance.
- Vegetable imports reached 84,400 tonnes in 2025.
Original sources
- У молдавских фермеров отличный урожай, но продавать помидоры негде · in RussianRead it on Point.md
- В Резинском районе фермеру пришлось выбросить часть урожая помидоров: не смог их продать · in RussianRead it on ESP (Bălți)
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