Green Light for Agribusiness: New State Support Rules Enter into Force
Economy
Uzbekistan is moving to a fundamentally new level of agricultural support. A new government decree grants farmers access to unprecedented incentives—ranging from compensation for solar panel costs to subsidies for imported livestock. However, this state generosity is backed by rigorous oversight: inefficient use of funds now carries the risk of a three-year ban on any budgetary assistance.
A radically overhauled system of state support for the agricultural sector and food industry has officially entered into force in Uzbekistan. Cabinet of Ministers Decree No. 206, dated April 28, 2026, establishes clear ground rules: the state will assume a significant portion of the costs incurred by entrepreneurs who implement innovations.
The list of areas eligible for subsidies includes key technologies of the future. Farmers can now expect reimbursement for part of the costs associated with installing water-saving systems, electricity for water pumps, purchasing solar panels for irrigation, and laser land leveling. Support also extends to animal husbandry: the budget will compensate expenses for breeding imported sheep, goats, and cattle. Special attention is given to infrastructure modernization, with subsidies provided for purchasing seedlings, installing trellises, acquiring coal and electric boilers for greenhouses, and covering interest on loans and leasing for agricultural machinery.
To ensure transparency, financing will be conducted through separate special settlement accounts. The Agency for Payments in the Agricultural Sector is responsible for fund distribution, while the Agro-Industrial Complex Control Inspectorate will oversee compliance with requirements. The new rules introduce strict accountability: entities that provide false information or use funds inefficiently will lose their right to any state support for a period of three years. These measures are designed to transform agriculture into a high-tech and accountable sector of the economy.
The list of areas eligible for subsidies includes key technologies of the future. Farmers can now expect reimbursement for part of the costs associated with installing water-saving systems, electricity for water pumps, purchasing solar panels for irrigation, and laser land leveling. Support also extends to animal husbandry: the budget will compensate expenses for breeding imported sheep, goats, and cattle. Special attention is given to infrastructure modernization, with subsidies provided for purchasing seedlings, installing trellises, acquiring coal and electric boilers for greenhouses, and covering interest on loans and leasing for agricultural machinery.
To ensure transparency, financing will be conducted through separate special settlement accounts. The Agency for Payments in the Agricultural Sector is responsible for fund distribution, while the Agro-Industrial Complex Control Inspectorate will oversee compliance with requirements. The new rules introduce strict accountability: entities that provide false information or use funds inefficiently will lose their right to any state support for a period of three years. These measures are designed to transform agriculture into a high-tech and accountable sector of the economy.
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