The state program is slipping: Why Ukrainian farmers are reluctant to accept grants for gardens and greenhouses

Published Apr 6, 2024

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In July 2022, Ukraine initiated a grant program to support farmers by funding the creation of greenhouses and fruit and berry plantations, promising to cover up to 70% of costs for eligible applicants. A year and a half later, the program has seen limited success, with only a small fraction of the grants approved due to stringent conditions and bureaucratic delays. The program, which requires land ownership and specifies eligible crops, has faced criticism for regional crop restrictions and the initial requirement of a water intake source, though this was later amended to allow for future sources of irrigation. Despite these challenges, the program's slow progress reflects ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between the state and farmers, with calls for more inclusive policies and streamlined application processes.

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In July 2022, a state grant program to support farmers was launched in Ukraine, within the framework of which, during the first stage of implementation, 1,000 greenhouses and about 10,000 hectares of fruit and berry plantations were expected to appear. According to the terms of the program, the first thousand participants planned to cover up to 70% of the cost of the project for the creation of greenhouses, and the maximum amount of the grant was limited to UAH 7 million. For those who do not get into the first thousand applications, the state promised to finance up to 50% of the costs. However, something went wrong. For a year and a half of the program, the government approved only 42 grants for the creation of greenhouses and 160 for the establishment of gardens and vineyards with a total area of 2,300 hectares, writes Economic Truth. Under the terms of the government program, the state covers up to 70% of the costs of creating greenhouses with an area of at least 0.4 hectares, ...

Source: Landlord