The agricultural sector remains one of the main elements of our economic stability. This was emphasized by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a Government meeting on May 3.

"We have been successfully conducting the third sowing campaign during the full-scale war. So far, we have sown 7.2 million hectares of spring crops. In total, we plan to sow 13.5 million hectares during the spring sowing season. This is sufficient to cover domestic needs and to preserve our export potential," the Head of Government emphasized.

Simultaneously, according to the Prime Minister, Ukrainian exports are gaining momentum. In April, Ukraine exported over 13 million tonnes of goods. This is more than in the last pre-war month.  

In addition to improving logistics, the Government is also helping farmers directly. 

"The Government has postponed the repayment of debts to farms whose land is under occupation or in the war zone. Through the State Agrarian Register, there is an opportunity to receive a subsidy for those who cultivate land in the de-occupied territories," said Denys Shmyhal.

In addition, agrarians can receive 25% compensation for the cost of purchased agricultural machinery from Ukrainian producers and 80% of the cost of demining.

The Prime Minister thanked the farmers who work in extremely difficult wartime conditions to feed Ukraine and the world.