Storage capacity directly influences the timing of sales and, consequently, the price obtained by farmers. According to European Commission data and 2024–2025 market analyses, storage infrastructure plays a key role in balancing seasonal supply.

In the absence of their own storage facilities, farmers are often compelled to sell immediately after harvest, during a period characterized by high supply and downward pressure on prices. Storage enables them to delay sales and respond more strategically to market dynamics.

In Romania, investments in silos and logistics infrastructure have increased in recent years, but distribution remains uneven. Small and medium-sized farms continue to be more vulnerable to liquidity pressures.

Looking ahead to 2026, infrastructure is no longer merely a technical matter, but a strategic one. Negotiating power begins with the ability to decide when to sell.

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