Ukraine is launching state-supported agricultural insurance as a new risk mitigation tool for farmers, with a particular focus on producers operating in frontline regions. The initiative was discussed during a working group meeting at the Ministry of Economy chaired by Deputy Minister Taras Vysotskyi, ProAgro Group reports.

The program предусматриває partial compensation of insurance premiums for winter grain crop insurance contracts. The government will reimburse up to 60% of insurance costs for farms in frontline communities and up to 45% for other agricultural producers.

To participate in the program, farmers must be registered in the State Agrarian Register, have no ties to residents of russia, belarus, or sanctioned jurisdictions, and sign an insurance contract with an authorized insurer. Currently, the program involves insurance companies INGO, Universalna, and VUSO, with the list of approved insurers expected to expand.

Insurance coverage applies to the overwintering period, the spring–summer season, or the full winter crop production cycle. Applications for compensation will be submitted within designated deadlines depending on the type of contract, and funds will be transferred directly to farmers’ accounts.

“Agricultural insurance is a crucial stability mechanism for farmers working in extremely challenging conditions, especially in frontline areas,” Taras Vysotskyi emphasized, noting that the state is for the first time providing systematic compensation for part of insurance costs.

The launch of the program is expected to strengthen farmers’ financial resilience, reduce crop loss risks, and enhance Ukraine’s food security.

As previously reported, funding for the introduction of agricultural insurance is included in Ukraine’s 2026 State Budget.