The €23 million (US$26.2 million) investment increases the terminal’s grain storage capacity to 180,000 tonnes, enhancing Romania’s ability to handle growing grain volumes from domestic producers as well as transit cargo from neighbouring countries.
The facility is expected to play a significant role in increasing the availability of locally milled flour while creating employment opportunities and supporting regional agricultural development.
The initiative highlights traditional crops while supporting farmers with skills and research to improve food production under dry conditions.
The new partnership aims to help more farmers access improved rice technologies as Africa works to reduce its dependence on imports.
The survey aims to give the government fresh data to guide investments, improve irrigation, and increase local rice production.