The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the mechanism and procedure for identifying risky agricultural zones, which will allow for more effective targeting of state support to agricultural producers operating under challenging conditions. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
This is reported by Finway
Key Criteria for Identifying Risky Agricultural Zones
According to the new procedure, two main criteria have been established for identifying such areas:
- Climatic Conditions: The critical level of productive moisture in the soil, which must be confirmed by laboratory studies, is the determining factor.
- Consequences of Combat Actions: Land plots located near the border with the aggressor state, the line of contact, or contaminated with explosive objects.
To apply for state support, farmers must be registered in the State Agricultural Register and submit the relevant application through the electronic cabinet by July 1. If the risks are related to insufficient moisture, a laboratory conclusion must be attached to the application.
Approval Procedure and Automation of Territory Identification
Lists of lands that fall under the criteria for risky agriculture will be formed by regional military administrations. The final approval will be carried out by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture by August 31. The identification of areas affected by combat actions will occur automatically based on data from state registers, without the need for additional certificates.
“To receive support, the agricultural producer must be registered in the State Agricultural Register and submit an application for the relevant land plots through the electronic cabinet by July 1. In the case of identifying risk due to moisture deficiency, a laboratory conclusion must be added,” Svyrydenko stated.
After these lists are approved, agricultural producers operating in the designated zones will be able to receive state support.
According to the Main Office for Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety, as of March 5, 1,401 people have been affected by Russian mines and explosive objects, including 254 farmers.
In February 2025, the Ministry of Economy estimated Ukraine’s needs for demining affected territories at $29.8 billion.