Sowing-2026 in Ukraine: Farmers Call for Support Due to Rising Costs.

Challenges for Farmers in Ukraine in 2026

According to Novyny.live: Farmers in Ukraine in 2026 are facing numerous challenges during the sowing campaign, related to rising costs for fuel and fertilizers, as well as safety risks. Despite these issues, the state continues to provide support to farmers through preferential lending and agricultural insurance programs.

The sowing season in Ukraine started in 2026, but farmers are facing it amidst price instability for key resources.

“Prices for key resources for sowing: fuel and mineral fertilizers are currently very unstable,” noted Taras Vysotsky.

State Support and Security

The state continues to implement the '5-7-9' preferential lending program, which is in effect until the end of March 2027. Under this program, farmers can receive up to 90 million UAH for sowing. Guarantees from the Partial Credit Guarantee Fund in Agriculture apply to farms that manage up to 500 hectares. This helps small and medium agricultural producers reduce financial risks during the sowing campaign.

An important aspect of security is the demining of agricultural land. Last year, over 30 thousand hectares of agricultural land were cleared of mines, positively impacting farmers' opportunities for conducting business activities. Moreover, the state compensates up to 60% of the cost of agricultural insurance for farmers, which also contributes to reducing the financial burden on agricultural producers.

Thus, despite the challenges faced by farmers in Ukraine in 2026, there are mechanisms of state support that can help overcome difficulties and ensure stability in agriculture.

In conditions where the agricultural sector of Ukraine continues to struggle with financial difficulties and security threats, support programs such as '5-7-9' and agricultural insurance are becoming critically important for maintaining production. It is essential for farmers to not only adapt to new economic realities but also ensure the country's food security, relying on state support and infrastructure improvements. The clearing of agricultural land from mines also opens new opportunities for the development of agribusiness, which is important for stability in the region.