The government rejects the allegations of the Farmers’ Force Association regarding the possible liquidation of the Agency for Agricultural Development and Modernization. The bill, to which the association refers, does not provide for liquidation, but for the reorganization of institutions to more effectively support the priorities of the ministries. Clarifications in this regard were provided by the government spokesperson, Daniel Vodă, in the context where farmers have announced massive protests if Parliament approves the project in its final reading, reports IPN.
At a press conference, Daniel Voda stated that the messages conveyed by the Farmers’ Force do not reflect reality and are part of a well-orchestrated political scenario. “I have already warned the citizens from here, from this podium, and I repeat that the season of staged protests has begun. Today, in front of the executive, another episode took place, a protest orchestrated by supporters of a political formation who, instead of seeking real solutions for the agriculture sector, chose to fuel distrust and promote messages that divide society,” declared the spokesperson of the executive.
According to him, the bill invoked by the farmers does not in any case provide for the liquidation of ADMA or other similar institutions. On the contrary, the document clearly establishes the subordination of these institutions in relation to the relevant ministries, so that they can more effectively support the Government’s priorities. “The institutions are not being liquidated. It’s a falsehood, I repeat. What we are doing now is making them more efficient and ensuring that they are aligned with the executive’s priorities,” emphasized Daniel Vodă.
In relation to threats of organizing protests, he added that the executive will not respond with scandal, but with concrete solutions and investments for the development of agriculture. Daniel Voda specified that support programs continue, and the budget allocated to agriculture is the largest in the country’s history.
The Farmers’ Force Association has warned that it will organize massive protests throughout the country if Parliament votes on the final reading of the draft law, which they believe will lead to the liquidation of ADMA and other important institutions.Representatives of the organization argue that transforming ADMA into a commercial microfinance institution would close off small and medium-sized farmers’ access to the only accessible public financing program and would severely impact the agricultural sector.
