Apple production in Republic of Moldova

Abstract

This paper presents a study on the development of apple orchards and especially in recent years in Moldova. The total area of apple orchards is decreasing from 70300 ha in 2003 to 64210 hectares in 2013, of which: 63.10 thousand hectares are traditional orchards and groves only 9200 ha superintensive. And for the years 2015-2025 is forecast to gradually increase the area up to 18920 ha orchard superintensive. This development will allow a rapid increase of productivity and fruit quality.