This Ministerial Decree establishes that the Ministry of Agriculture and Food shall be central authorized branch institution carrying out common state policy in the sphere of agriculture and food. The Ministry shall carry out the following tasks: (a) agricultural development; (b) soil improvement, land reclamation and land use planning; (c) certification of seeds, planting material and animal products; (d) special funds for the support of producers of agricultural commodities; and (e) extension. The Ministry shall carry out the following functions: (a) elaboration of the state agricultural policy; (b) ensuring food security; (c) monitoring of agricultural markets; (d) elaboration of technical rules and regulations; (e) plant and animal protection arrangements; (f) HACCP; and (g) consolidation of agricultural land.
República de Moldova · 2005-06-15