economy
March 8, 2026
Subsidies Arrive Before Sowing, With Justification of Costs by Receipts
The largest public call for agricultural subsidies, of 18,000 dinars per hectare, was announced in the past few days, and farmers will receive over 35 billion dinars in March, said the Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić.
TL;DR
- A public call for agricultural subsidies of 18,000 dinars per hectare has been launched.
- Farmers will receive over 35 billion dinars in March, prior to the sowing season.
- Subsidized loans with interest rates from 0% to 3% will be available.
- Recipients must justify subsidies with receipts for seeds, planting material, fertilizers, and plant protection products.
- Receipts issued between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, are acceptable, with justification due by July 31, 2026.
- Subsidies will be paid directly into farmers' accounts.
- The state will continue to subsidize agricultural production on up to 100 hectares per farm.
- Producers of higher-value agricultural products like vegetables, fruits, flowers, and vineyards will receive more funding under the new policy.
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