The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to strengthen state support for farmers in frontline areas, particularly in the livestock sector. From now on, the amount of partial reimbursement for the construction costs of livestock farms for keeping cattle will increase from 25% to 50%. This decision aims to stimulate the development of milk production as well as value-added products.
This is reported by Business • Media
Investments and Development of the Agricultural Sector
In Cherkasy region, a local agricultural producer has begun implementing a large-scale project to build a modern farm designed for 3,000 cows. Cherkasy region is already among the top five regions in Ukraine for the number of cattle and milk production volumes. This development indicates effective cooperation between business and the state in the field of agricultural production.
Challenges for Farmers and Success Stories
Alongside positive trends, the agricultural sector faces serious challenges. In particular, the Russian army shelled the farm buildings of an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region, resulting in the death of about 1,000 pigs. Such attacks cause significant damage to agriculture and highlight the need for enhanced state support.
At the same time, in Rivne region, the company “Smakolyub” has become a striking example of effective use of state grants. In 2022, the company received a grant of 1.8 million UAH, which allowed it to launch the production of frozen semi-finished products. Currently, the enterprise produces over 2.5 tons of products daily across more than 70 items, including dumplings and meat products. Overall, since 2022, nine grant projects in the processing sector have been implemented in Rivne region with state support, totaling 44 million UAH.
“The state will reimburse 50% of the construction costs of livestock farms in frontline areas.”