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Ukrainian Agro-Producers Have the Opportunity to Update Equipment, 25% of the Cost Covered by the Government

Ukrainian farmers have the opportunity to purchase agricultural equipment, 25% of the cost (excluding VAT) of which is compensated by the state. The updated list includes 11,848 units of equipment from 138 Ukrainian enterprises.

The state continues to support farmers by compensating 25% of the cost of purchasing domestic equipment. These are not just figures—these are real opportunities for our farmers to update their farms, work more efficiently, and develop the agricultural sector,” emphasized Vitalii Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

The updated list for 2025 includes over 100 new items, including:

  • Equipment for feed production
  • Machines for cleaning and sorting grain
  • Transportation systems
  • Seeding equipment
  • Loading equipment
  • Irrigation systems

This is the production of Ukrainian manufacturers from Poltava, Kirovohrad, Ternopil, and Odesa regions, now included in the support program.

The government is working to ensure that farmers have access to modern equipment that reduces costs, increases production efficiency, and strengthens the competitiveness of the Ukrainian agricultural sector,” emphasized Vitalii Koval.

To take advantage of the program, you need to:

  1. Select equipment or machinery from the List on the Ministry of Economy's website.
  2. Purchase the necessary items from an authorized supplier.
  3. Submit an application to an authorized bank and receive compensation.

Source: Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food (Ukraine)