At the end of May and beginning of June 2026, AgrarKontakte International (AKI) e.V., in cooperation with the Agricultural and Rural Advisory Center (CCAR), an institution affiliated with the Moldovan Ministry of Agriculture, organized a study tour to Baden-Württemberg for ten agricultural professionals from the Republic of Moldova.

The practice-oriented study tour marked the conclusion of a series of six online training courses. Its objective was to strengthen professional exchange between agricultural stakeholders from both countries, provide new practical insights, and promote knowledge transfer to the Republic of Moldova. Participants gained first-hand experience in modern agricultural machinery, digitalization, farm management, advisory services, research, innovative developments, and the work of agricultural associations along the entire agricultural value chain.

The study tour concluded with a workshop at the Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg, where the delegation was welcomed by the State secretary Ms. Sarah Schweizer. 

The positive feedback from participants and partners confirms the success of the study tour::

Ela Malai (Director, Donau Soja Moldova):
"This study tour was one of the best-organized training programs I have ever participated in. I was particularly impressed by the close interaction between advisory services, education, research, and agricultural practice in Baden-Württemberg."

Sergiu Secrieru (Pig Farmer, Moldova):
"I was greatly impressed by the high quality and systematic structure of the program, the hospitality, and the intensive transfer of knowledge. I would like to share this knowledge with farmers in Moldova."

Dr. Adriana Förschner (LAZBW, Baden-Württemberg):
"I greatly enjoyed the exchange with the group. The participants’ interest and their well-founded professional questions were truly impressive."

Teklezghi Teklebrhan (AKI Project Manager):
"I am always impressed by the openness and hospitality of the agricultural farms and institutions in Baden-Württemberg. They share their knowledge, experience, and innovations with remarkable generosity and warmth. AKI would therefore like to express its special gratitude to all partners involved."

The project is funded by the Ministry for Rural Areas, Agriculture and Regional Identity of Baden-Württemberg (MLR) through state funds provided by the Parliament of Baden-Württemberg.