Owners can locate tourist accommodation facilities of pension type on their farmland. This is provided in the amendments to the Land Code approved by the Cabinet, IPN reports.

Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Eduard Grama said that at practical level, the purpose of the farmland is not changed as the owners of pensions carry out agricultural activities, possess fruit tree orchards and berry plantations and keep domestic animals. On the other hand, the location of pensions on farmland will create new employment opportunities in rural areas and will increase the number of villagers engaged in non-farming work. This will ensure sustainable rural development.

The right to build pensions on farmland without covering the costs for changing the purpose of the land will be enjoyed by owners who have farmed for at least five years.

According to Eduard Grama, the costs for changing the purpose of farmland will not have to be covered when different facilities for cultivating land are located on this, such as storehouses, equipment and drying areas.