Government directed over UAH 167 million to agricultural producers for cattle breeding

Ukrainian farmers have received more than UAH 167 million in state aid for breeding cattle of all productivity types. Support was provided to 3,743 farms and other agricultural producers through the Ukrainian State Fund for Support of Farming.

This assistance will allow agricultural producers to preserve livestock numbers, sustain milk production, and ensure stable supply of products to the domestic market.

The support is provided within the Ukraine Agriculture Recovery Inclusive Support Emergency (ARISE), implemented with state budget funds according to the procedure approved by the Government.

It should be noted that in June, 464 Ukrainian agricultural producers already received more than UAH 93 million in state aid for maintaining breeding stock of goats and/or sheep.

Background

Support is provided in accordance with the Procedure for using funds allocated in the state budget to support farming households and other agricultural producers, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated August 16, 2022, No. 918.

Agricultural producers, both individuals and legal entities, who keep between 3 and 100 cows of all productivity types, can apply for support. The amount of the subsidy is UAH 7,000 per head. Applications are submitted through the State Agrarian Register (SAR). Information about the start and deadlines for submitting applications is announced separately on the official resources of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture and SAR.