Ukraine: Farmers in war-affected regions can receive corn and sunflower seeds from FAO

Published 2023년 4월 4일

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), backed by the Government of Japan, has initiated the registration for a corn and sunflower seed program to support smallholder farmers and other agricultural producers in Ukraine's conflict-affected regions. This initiative, active until April 12, 2023, aims to distribute seeds across nine regions, covering up to 10 hectares of land per beneficiary. This effort is a part of FAO's broader rapid response plan for Ukraine in 2023, which includes demining activities and financial support for rural households, small farmers, and agricultural enterprises, totaling $205 million, including a $15.5 million EU contribution for demining. The establishment of an FAO Project Office in Ukraine is set to enhance cooperation and support for the Ukrainian agricultural sector, promoting agricultural production, food security, and the development of an export-oriented economy.

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FAO begins registration for obtaining corn and sunflower seeds to support agricultural producers from the frontline regions. Applications must be submitted by April 12 through the State Agrarian Register. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with financial support from the Government of Japan, is implementing a maize and sunflower seed program to support smallholder farmers and other agricultural producers during the 2023 spring planting campaign. It is necessary to apply for support under the program through the State Agrarian Register (DAR) by April 12, 2023. As part of this program, seeds will be distributed in nine war-affected regions of Ukraine, in particular in Chernihiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy and Zaporizhia regions. Each beneficiary can receive enough corn or sunflower seeds to cultivate 10 hectares of land. This aid is aimed at supporting agricultural production, which is crucial for ensuring food ...

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