In the Kirovohrad region, business entities have obtained six grants worth UAH 10.348 million as part of the grant support programs, 'Own Orchard' and 'Own Greenhouse'. Other programs are also being implemented successfully across the region.
The relevant statement was made by the Director of the Department for Agro-Industrial Development at Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration Valeriia Furmanova in a commentary to Ukrinform.
"The grant support programs, 'Own Orchard' and 'Own Greenhouse', have given impetus to the development of horticulture and greenhouse production in the region. Today, as part of such programs, local business entities have been provided six grants worth UAH 10.348 million," Furmanova said.
In particular, an individual entrepreneur received UAH 2.02 million to set out an 8-hectare hazelnut orchard in the Novoukrainka district. Two agricultural entities were approved for the allocation of UAH 5.5 million for the construction of greenhouse production facilities, 0.8 hectares and 0.4 hectares in area. Three grants at once, totaling UAH 2.83 million, were provided to another individual entrepreneur growing blueberries and bilberries within an area of 7.1 hectares.
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