The government is preparing state support for farmers in the frontline territories of Ukraine

Published Aug 15, 2024

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Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Taras Vysotskyi, has announced plans for state compensation for farmers in conflict-affected areas. This initiative aims to enable farmers to continue their operations despite martial law and border conflicts with Russia. The government proposes an annual compensation starting from the point when farming becomes impossible. Legislation to subsidize agricultural producers in these regions is under development, alongside updates to the 'Affordable Credits 5-7-9' program. The government is also addressing the electricity provision issue for these farmers by exempting customs duty and VAT on energy equipment imports and offering preferential lending for purchase.

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Farmers in the frontline areas can receive state compensation. This was told by the acting Taras Vysotskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. He noted that it is necessary to create conditions for farmers from the frontline areas to continue their work. It is important to settle the issue of growing agricultural crops in the territories associated with military operations. After all, farmers, in particular, in the 2-3-5 kilometer zone from the border with the Russian Federation do not have the opportunity to cultivate the land or work at enterprises. It is necessary for the state to join in compensating the costs incurred by farmers. An annual payment of compensation is proposed from the moment when the activity became impossible due to the martial law," says Vysotsky. According to him, legislative changes are currently being developed, which will provide for subsidies to agricultural producers in such regions. Work on updating and implementing the "Affordable ...

Source: Agropolit