In 2026, Ukrainian agricultural producers will face rising costs for conducting field work. According to experts’ estimates, compared to last year, the total expenses for agricultural producers may increase by 5-10%, reaching 620-650 billion hryvnias.
This is reported by Business • Media
Main Reasons for the Increase in Agricultural Costs
Agricultural producers continue to operate under conditions of high production costs for growing crops and limited financial capabilities. The greatest burden on the budgets of agricultural enterprises comes from expenses for seeds and plant protection products. Most of the material and technical resources were purchased by farmers back in 2025, so a sharp price spike is not expected at this time. However, throughout the current year, factors such as labor shortages, rising fuel prices, and fertilizers may influence the increase in costs.
“Expenses for seeds and plant protection products remain the main financial burden for agribusiness.”
Fuel Costs and Inflation
Experts pay special attention to the rising costs of diesel fuel. In 2025, farmers had to spend an additional 5.7 billion hryvnias on its purchase due to an increase in excise tax, which led to a 10% price rise. In 2026, inflationary processes may add another 10-12% to the current fuel prices. The rising costs of fuel and fertilizers directly affect the final production costs of agricultural crops and constitute the main part of the production expenses in the agricultural sector.