Ukraine’s spring sowing campaign has started on time with optimal soil moisture levels, and the government has expanded its support tools for farmers, including preferential loans, crop insurance, and security measures in frontline zones, said Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Taras Vysotsky.
According to him, the current campaign is taking place in conditions of resource price instability.
"There are significant price fluctuations for inputs, fuel, and mineral fertilizers. Prices change literally daily, adding to the uncertainty. The key support tool remains the Affordable Loans 5-7-9 program, which allows farmers to receive up to $90 million. Importantly, we have extended it until March 31, 2027. This allows us to finance not only spring sowing but also harvesting and fall fieldwork," the deputy minister emphasized on the Suspilne TV channel.
Vysotsky clarified that electronic warfare (EW) systems are being introduced to protect equipment and workers in fields near the front line.
"In all frontline areas, local authorities and the military are working together as closely as possible to protect farmers. Human lives are the top priority. If security conditions are critical, such fields are temporarily not sown," he noted.
Regarding agricultural land demining, the program for full reimbursement of the cost of the work will continue in 2026. According to the Ministry of Economy, over 30,000 hectares were cleared through this mechanism in 2025.
Furthermore, for the first time, the state budget has allocated UAH 60 million for the agricultural insurance program. The state will reimburse up to 60% of insurance premiums for frontline communities and up to 45% for other regions. Small farms (up to 500 hectares) will also benefit from a state guarantee mechanism through the Partial Loan Guarantee Fund, facilitating access to bank financing.
As reported, the condition of winter crops in Ukraine is assessed as generally satisfactory. No widespread reseeding due to winter risks has been recorded, and productive moisture reserves in the one-meter soil layer are optimal for the development of early spring crops.
Source - https://en.interfax.com.ua
