The largest tobacco producer in the Republic of Moldova, AGOS Green, has been severely affected by prolonged rains and early frosts this year. Images obtained by our editorial team reveal the extent and consequences of these weather conditions.
Every year, AGOS Green cultivates tobacco on more than 400 hectares of land. This year, the area planted with tobacco reached 420 hectares.
The situation at the company could have serious socioeconomic consequences. In addition to providing employment for 135 people and paying approximately 6 million lei in taxes annually, AGOS Green supplies the raw materials needed by International Tobacco, one of the few manufacturers of tobacco products in Moldova.
International Tobacco is also one of Moldova’s largest taxpayers, paying approximately 450 million lei in taxes and duties annually. Therefore, the situation at AGOS Green could also affect International Tobacco.
Both companies play an important role in the national economy, as they are keeping alive an industry that was once one of the main pillars of the Republic of Moldova’s economy. They are doing so without subsidies or any other form of state support, while facing fierce competition from major international producers operating on the Moldovan market.
Representatives of AGOS Green and International Tobacco previously stated that they aim to revive the industry so that it contributes at least 1% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and creates tens of thousands of new jobs.
However, it cannot be ruled out that the droughts of previous years, together with this year’s prolonged rains and early frosts, could undermine the achievement of these objectives.
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