The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated the procedure for utilizing state budget funds to compensate for humanitarian demining expenses on agricultural lands. The relevant document was adopted today, May 17.
These amendments to the decree provide compensation for farmers whose land has been demined by certified operators between February 24, 2022, and April 15, 2024. It also supports those who plan to begin demining their agricultural plots or work on them as tenants. A total of 3 billion hryvnias has been allocated in the 2024 budget for these needs, with the state covering 80% of demining costs.
Farmers whose lands are located in de-occupied territories outside active combat zones can apply for this compensation. The contamination of such areas with explosive objects must be confirmed by the Mine Action Center following a non-technical survey conducted by a certified mine action operator.
To apply for demining compensation, farmers need to complete the Application for Compensation and email it to the Center for Humanitarian Demining. Required documents include a demining service contract, an act of provided services, and proof of payment. The Center will verify the documents, create a list of eligible farmers, and send it to the Commission under the Ministry of Economy for a final decision.
Farmers planning to demine their land can submit applications and necessary documents for compensation through the State Agrarian Register. The demining costs will be determined via open auctions in the Prozorro system.
Compensation is provided only once for each contaminated site. Farmers under Ukrainian sanctions, those with ultimate owners from the aggressor country, or those undergoing liquidation, bankruptcy, or with tax debt are ineligible for compensation.
This resolution aims to support agricultural production and restore agricultural activities on contaminated or potentially contaminated lands, particularly in areas where hostilities have ended and in de-occupied territories.
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