20930 hectares
Arable land
Arable land
Perennial plantations
Agricultural area
The agri-food field represents one of the basic branches of the economy of the municipality of Chisinau, and the land is the greatest wealth.
The main branches of regional specialization are: the wine industry, sugar, fruit and vegetable preserves, natural sauces, oils, etc. This fact is due to favorable climatic conditions for the development of agriculture. Most of the agricultural production is of vegetable origin, constituting about 90% of the total volume of production. The agricultural potential can fully cover the domestic market demand.
The main crops are winter and spring cereals (wheat, barley, corn), sunflower, sugar beet, potatoes and vegetables, horticultural crops and fruits. The main products of the Moldovan livestock sector are poultry, pork and beef.
The structure of agricultural production can be categorized as a relatively stable one, which generally represents 55-70% of vegetable origin and 30-45% of animal origin.
The municipality of Chisinau includes 6 cities and 12 municipalities. The suburbs of Chisinau are a real treasure for investors with an agrarian-industrial profile.
Cricova vineyards are the biggest in the country. The Cricova Winery was founded in 1952, representing a unique underground complex, known for its huge labyrinths and especially for its wines. The Wine Company, based in the city of Cricova, is located 11 km from the capital Chisinau. The Cricova Winery was awarded the highest state award, the Order of the Republic. Thanks to over 120 km of natural galleries, mostly used for wine storage, Cricova is one of the biggest tourist attractions. Visiting the Underground City, where 20 million liters of wine are stored at a constant temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, starts from Cabernet Street, one of the most popular red wines in the world.