Law 11486 paves the way for Ukrainian farmers to access EU Common Agricultural Policy subsidies
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported a bill in the first reading that implements European standards for protecting water from nitrate pollution. The document aims to regulate the use of agrochemicals and complies with the relevant EU directive. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from the Verkhovna Rada.
The document, passed in the first reading under number 11486, is titled “On Protection of Waters against Pollution Caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources.” The initiative was developed with the participation of the Parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy.
Implementing EU requirements
The primary goal of the initiative is to adapt Ukrainian legislation to the requirements of Directive 91/676/EEC, adopted in Europe back in December 1991. This regulation is considered a fundamental EU environmental rule for the agricultural sector, limiting the negative impact of farming on water resources.
Implementing these standards involves introducing modern protocols for liquid fertilizer storage and establishing clear timelines and methodologies for their application to the soil. It is expected that the use of these technologies will minimize environmental harm while maintaining production efficiency and crop quality.
Prospects for the Ukrainian agricultural sector
The adoption of these legislative changes is crucial for the integration of the Ukrainian agri-food complex into the European space. Beyond the environmental impact, compliance with these standards opens the way for farmers to participate in the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy financial programs.
If the law is finally passed, Ukrainian farmers will gain the right to apply for European subsidies. This step is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of domestic products in the markets of EU member states.
Illustrative photo: Misha Reme / CC BY-SA 4.0
