The state budget of Ukraine for 2026 plans to allocate 14.1 billion UAH for the development of the agro-industrial complex. This is 4.5 billion UAH more compared to the funding of 2025. A significant portion of the funds—9.5 billion UAH—will be directed towards direct support for agricultural producers.
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State Aid for Farmers: New Funding Directions
Support for farmers includes subsidy programs of 1 hectare for farms located in frontline areas, crop insurance, restoration of irrigation systems, lending, demining of agricultural lands, as well as the development of livestock, horticulture, and greenhouse production. These initiatives aim to significantly enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector and facilitate its rapid recovery after the negative impacts of hostilities.
International Support: Expanding Programs for Farmers
The international humanitarian organization Mercy Corps is expanding its support program for Ukrainian farmers. From now on, assistance will be provided to farmers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions. The goal of the program is to restore agricultural activities and minimize the consequences caused by the war.
“In two years of operation, Mercy Corps has assisted over 1,500 small farmers, 133 small business owners, and 48 medium-sized agribusiness owners. The initiative is implemented with the support of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.”
Thanks to the cooperation between the state and international partners, Ukrainian farmers are receiving more opportunities to restore production, implement modern technologies, and stabilize the agricultural sector even in wartime conditions.