The President signed a resolution on December 12 aimed at stimulating agricultural mechanization. This was reported by the Ministry of Justice's legal information channel.
Until January 1, 2027, imported cotton harvesters, grain harvesters, garden combines, and seedling opening equipment are exempt from customs duties and recycling fees. This exemption applies provided that they are imported by local dealers or meet specific legislative requirements.
Additionally, spare parts and components imported by local agricultural machinery manufacturers for their needs according to a specialized list will be exempt from customs duties. This exemption will remain in effect until 2028.
Starting in 2025, the benefits for agricultural machinery supplies will only apply to machines produced by local manufacturers and official dealers. This includes subsidies, financial support, and tax and customs exemptions.
Beginning March 1, the registration and operation of new tractors and combines without GPS trackers will be prohibited. From 2028, only precision seeders must be used for sowing cotton and wheat for the main harvest.
Moreover, starting in 2025, the rates for land and property taxes for companies engaged in the repair of agricultural machinery, agronomic services, laser leveling of sowing areas, defoliation, and cotton stamping will be reduced by half for 3 years. Cluster enterprises are not eligible for this benefit.
The government will support the training of tractor operators and specialists in the maintenance of agricultural machinery. Training costs for unemployed youth in these areas, based on requests from enterprises, will be reimbursed from the Employment Support Fund.
Earlier, Spot reported on the exemption of farmers from supplying products under government orders.