Farmers Support Program in Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk Regions

The program is being implemented by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with financial support from the German government. The initiative aims to support small farmers in the Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The program is designed to help restore and strengthen the livelihoods of rural households and small-scale agricultural producers.

The programme is open to farmers, sole proprietors, and legal entities that meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Key criteria include:

• The applicant must be registered in the State Agrarian Register (SAR).
• The farm must cultivate between 10 and 150 hectares of officially registered agricultural land.
• The agricultural land must be located in the Chernihiv or Dnipropetrovsk regions.
• Only one application may be submitted by each legal entity or sole proprietor.
• Owners of multiple farms may receive only one voucher under the programme.
• Agricultural producers who have already received similar FAO support in 2026 are not eligible to apply again.

The programme provides financial support to agricultural producers through a voucher-based mechanism. The value of each voucher is USD 2,000 in the hryvnia equivalent.

Key facts:

• The programme’s total budget is USD 1.1 million.
• Support is expected to be provided to 550 farmers across two regions.
• Financial assistance is delivered in the form of a voucher with a fixed value.

• Crop production.
• Purchase of seeds.
• Purchase of mineral fertilizers.
• Purchase of crop protection products.
• Purchase of animal feed.
• Purchase of veterinary products.
• Purchase of equipment for farming activities.

• 16 June 2026 – programme launch and opening of the application period.
• Until 29 June 2026 – application submission period through the SAR system.
• After the application deadline, submitted applications will proceed to the programme’s review process.

1. Register or log in to the State Agrarian Register (SAR).
2. Verify and update farm information.
3. Select the FAO support programme for farmers in Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
4. Complete the application and confirm eligibility.
5. Submit the application through SAR before the deadline.
6. Await verification and selection results.

Priority will be given to women-led farming households.

This preference reflects their role in maintaining agricultural production, employment, and economic activity within rural communities.

Applications will be reviewed in line with the programme’s established support priorities.

Applicants must meet programme eligibility requirements, be registered in the State Agrarian Register, and provide accurate information. Submission of an application does not guarantee support. Final selection is conducted according to FAO programme procedures.