The Șor Party has requested the Speaker and the head of the Special Commission for the Development of the National Irrigation Program to call an emergency meeting in order to identify solutions for the challenges that farmers are facing.

MP and Șor Party presidential candidate, Violeta Ivanov, said that, in addition to the problems caused by the pandemic, farmers must face the consequences of the drought. The assistance provided by the government is less than enough, which prohibits farmers from commencing seasonal agricultural works. Wheat sowing has been postponed by a month, while next year forecasts are gloomy, said Violeta Ivanov.

According to the MP, the government must, in conditions of drought, grant long-term loans to farmers, without interest. EU or Russian Federation funds could be accessed for this purpose, said Violeta Ivanov.

The Special Commission for the Development of the National Irrigation Program was set up in July, and the Commission is due to produce the Program within five months.