This was stated by the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky during the working meeting on topical issues of spring field work under martial law in 2023.
«Such a complex challenge as logistics is no longer as expensive as it used to be. We are seeing a reduction in the cost of logistics at all stages: the cost of grain wagons, transportation, freight and the like. The grain initiative with the active work of the government leadership has been continued. So, farmers can confidently look forward to the next day,» Taras Vysotsky said.
In addition, he reminded that today the Government is implementing a number of programs aimed at helping farmers under difficult military circumstances.
Thus, on March 14 the Government extended concessional lending for the agricultural sector for another year — until March 31, 2024. Therefore, agricultural producers can attract affordable funding and support their activities in the future, said Taras Vysotsky.
Also an important aspect of support, according to the First Deputy Minister, is the government grants program introduced.
«The program has been working since last year and will be implemented this year as well. It focuses on the development of horticulture and greenhouse industry. Agrarians can increase the area of plantations of all types of berries and fruits. And similarly move in the greenhouse direction. The film greenhouses are not power-consuming at the same time they will help to provide food safety. After all, we can grow products that we temporarily can not receive from Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions,» Taras Vysotsky says.
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