Moldovan farmers who have suffered losses due to this year's drought and hail can apply for compensation. The Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture started yesterday, August 10, the reception of the files.

Applications may be submitted by farmers who own at least half a hectare of agricultural crops and who have been affected by hail or drought in at least 60 percent.

According to AIPA, the total budget for compensating farmers is 100 million lei. Files can be submitted to the agency's territorial offices until September 18.