Farmers in the region can receive substantial reimbursement for irrigation equipment, facilities, breeding animals, and machinery. The application period runs through November 10.
Regional financial support programs for agricultural producers are in effect in Zakarpattia Oblast. Local farmers and agricultural enterprises are being offered partial reimbursement for expenses related to the development of crop production, livestock farming, and sheep farming—a traditional industry in the region.
This was reported by the Transcarpathian Regional Military Administration.
Areas and Amounts of Financial Compensation
Compensation payments are made exclusive of value-added tax (excluding VAT) across three main categories:
- Crop production:
- up to 80% of the costs of installing agricultural trellises and irrigation systems;
- 10,000 UAH per hectare — special support for businesses founded by veterans;
- up to 25% of the cost of new Ukrainian-made agricultural machinery and equipment under the “Made in Ukraine” government initiative.
- Livestock farming:
- up to 80% of the costs for modern equipment and the renovation/fitting out of facilities for the production and processing of livestock products;
- compensation for the costs of certifying artisanal products with geographical indications;
- partial reimbursement for the purchase of high-yield breeding animals and bee colonies.
- Sheep farming:
- up to 80% of expenses incurred for the purchase of breeding sheep, high-quality semen, veterinary medicines, specialized equipment for feed production, and modern farming equipment.
Who is eligible for financial support
Legal entities, individual entrepreneurs (FOPs), family farms, and agricultural service cooperatives that meet the following mandatory criteria may submit a package of documents for compensation:
- They are registered for primary tax purposes directly with the State Tax Service of Zakarpattia Oblast.
- Have been conducting business activities for at least one calendar year.
- They carry out specialized activities in the declared agricultural sector.
- Have no outstanding tax or fee debts to the state or local budgets and are not in the process of bankruptcy or liquidation.
Where to Apply and Application Deadline
- Deadline for submitting documents: through November 10, 2026.
- Applications are accepted by: the Department of Agro-Industrial Development of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration (Uzhhorod, Narodna Square, 4).
- Consultations and inquiries by phone:
+38 (0312) 63-02-40.
Source: Department of Agro-Industrial Development of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration.
