The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure and criteria for defining risk farming zones, ProAgro Group reports. The relevant resolution was adopted on March 4, 2026.
The new mechanism allows agricultural land to be classified as risk farming zones due to unfavorable weather conditions or the consequences of hostilities. The decision aims to strengthen national food security and support farmers operating under difficult conditions.
After the list of such lands is formed, agricultural producers will be able to apply for state support to help compensate land lease expenses and the minimum tax liability.
According to Taras Vysotskyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the introduction of clear criteria will enable targeted government assistance and help reduce losses caused by climate and wartime risks.
The resolution defines two main criteria for identifying such zones:
- adverse climatic conditions, particularly low levels of productive soil moisture;
- consequences of hostilities, including land located near the border with the aggressor state or territories contaminated with explosive remnants of war.
To have their land classified as a risk farming zone, farmers must be registered in the State Agrarian Register and submit an application through their electronic cabinet by July 1.
After reviewing the documents, regional administrations will compile lists of such lands and submit them to the Ministry of Economy for final approval.
The implementation of the resolution is expected to help stabilize agricultural production and preserve the production potential of regions during wartime.
Earlier it was reported that Ukraine has launched a state-supported agricultural insurance program aimed at reducing risks for farmers, particularly in frontline regions. The government will compensate up to 60% of insurance costs for farms in frontline communities and up to 45% for other agricultural producers.
