The Ministry of Agriculture, through a Facebook post, has published the amount of subsidies provided for each agricultural sector.
According to the announcement by Minister Armend Muja, the direct payment program for 2026 combines the basic payment, those related to the production of priority crops, market stabilization measures, the redistributive payment for the first hectare, and an eco-scheme to increase local production and strengthen food security.
The Mayor of Rahovec, Smajl Latifi, after the publication on Thursday said that with the new decision of the Ministry, the support for winegrowers will be 150 euros per hectare, from 1100 euros as it was. Minister Muja reacted to this by denying it. And now, the Ministry has published the amount foreseen for the subsidy in each sector.
Division into sectors
1. FOOD SECURITY AND STRATEGIC CROPS
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1.1 Cereals
1.1.1 Wheat – The standard support for wheat amounts to €304/ha, through the basic payment, market stabilisation measures and support for agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment in favour of small and medium-sized farms. In addition, farmers benefit from an additional payment of €0.04/kg, based on the production and yield achieved. With an indicative yield of 3,225 kg/ha, this translates into around €129/ha of additional support, bringing the total potential support to around €433/ha, excluding the additional payment for the first hectare. The programme also foresees specific support for the production of wheat seed, with the aim of strengthening food security, increasing the quality of planting material and developing the local supply chain for quality seeds.
1.1.2 Maize – Support for maize amounts to €329/ha, through the basic payment, support for strategic crops, market stabilisation measures and support for agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment in favour of small and medium-sized farms. Maize is treated as a strategic crop of particular importance for food security, the supply of the food industry and the livestock sector, playing a key role in the local production of food for humans and animals.
1.1.3 Barley, oats and rye – The standard support for these crops amounts to €304/ha, through the basic payment, market stabilisation measures and support for agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment in favour of small and medium-sized farms. These crops are supported due to their important role in supplying the livestock sector, diversifying agricultural production and maintaining the economic stability of rural areas, contributing to the sustainability of local production and food security.
1.2 Protein, oil and industrial crops
1.2.1 Sunflower – Support for sunflower amounts to €454/ha, including the basic payment, support for strategic crops, market stabilisation measures and the possibility of support in the context of organic conversion. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment in favour of small and medium-sized farms. Sunflower is supported due to its importance in the local production of edible oils, diversification of agricultural crops and reduction of dependence on imports.
1.2.2 Beans – Support for beans amounts to up to €754/ha, combining the basic payment, coupled support, market stabilisation measures and support for agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment. Beans are treated as a strategic protein crop of particular importance for food security, import substitution and increasing local production of products with high nutritional value.
1.2.3 Potatoes – Support for potatoes amounts to up to €754/ha, through a combination of the basic payment, the production-related payment, market stabilisation measures and support for agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment. Potatoes are considered a strategic crop for local food supply, market stability and support for market-oriented agricultural production.
2. VEGETABLES, FRUIT AND VINEGAR
2.1 Vegetables and intensive production
2.1.1 Open field vegetables – The standard support for open field vegetables amounts to €704/ha, through the basic payment, the production-related payment and the support for agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment in favour of small and medium-sized farms. The policy aims to increase local production, more stable market supply and reduce seasonal vegetable imports.
2.1.2 Greenhouse Vegetables – Support for greenhouse vegetable production amounts to €1,054/ha, reflecting the highest level of investment, productivity, production intensity and employment in this sector. This includes the possibility of an additional €100/ha for the first hectare. The greenhouse sector is considered a strategic priority for increasing local production throughout the year, modernizing agriculture and increasing the competitiveness of local products.
2.2 Horticulture, viticulture and perennial crops
2.2.1 Fruit trees, nuts and small manor fruits –
Support for orchards amounts to up to €654/ha, including the basic payment, input support and the possibility of additional support in the context of organic production and organic conversion. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare, as a redistributive payment. Orchards are considered a sector with high export potential, added value and long-term rural development.
2.2.2 Raspberry – Raspberry growers benefit from a payment of €0.20/kg for delivered production, as well as additional support for the area of €150/ha. Due to the high intensity of production, export orientation and high commercial value, the total support for this crop can be significantly higher than for traditional agricultural crops. The sector aims to increase exports and strengthen value-added production.
2.2.3 Viticulture – Vineyards are supported with €1,104/ha, through the basic payment, production-related support and agricultural inputs. Farmers can also benefit from an additional €100/ha for the first hectare. In addition to the area support, the wine produced is supported with €0.08/liter, while vineyard seedlings with €0.15/unit, with the aim of developing the wine industry, modernizing viticulture and increasing exports of local products.
2.2.4 Medicinal and aromatic plants – Support for medicinal and aromatic plants amounts to up to €504/ha, including the basic payment, input support and the possibility of additional support for organic production and organic conversion. The possibility of an additional €100/ha for the first hectare is also included. This sector is considered to have high export potential, economic diversification and rural development, especially in the hilly and mountainous areas of Kosovo.
3. LIVESTOCK
3.1 Basic livestock and reproduction
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3.1.1 Dairy cows – Supported with €90/head to promote local milk production and formalization of the sector.
3.1.2 Heifers for reproduction – Supported with €60/head to strengthen the reproductive capacities of farms.
3.1.3 Calves – Supported with €30/head for the development of the meat sector and herd renewal.
Buffaloes – Supported with €180/head for the preservation and development of this specific livestock sector.
3.1.4 Sheep and goats – Support for sheep and goats for breeding is €30/head, with a focus on rural and mountainous areas.
3.2 Poultry
3.2.1 Chickens and broilers – Chickens are supported with €0.50/head and broilers with €0.20/head, to support local production of eggs and poultry meat. This sector is supported due to its important role in supplying the local market with animal protein and the potential for increasing local production.
3.3 Pigs
3.3.1 Sows for reproduction are supported with €25/head to stabilize the pig sector, increase local production and strengthen reproductive capacities on livestock farms.
4. PRODUCTION QUALITY AND DIVERSIFICATION
4.1 Quality and formalization of milk production
Milk – Payment is made according to quality class:
• €0.07/liter for Extra Class
• €0.04/liter for Class I
• €0.02/liter for Class II
This scheme aims to increase quality, formalization, and food safety standards in the dairy sector.
4.2 Beekeeping
4.2.1 Beekeeping – Beehives are supported with €25/hive, while organic beekeeping with €30/hive, supporting local honey production and biodiversity.
4.3 Aquaculture
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4.3.1 Aquaculture – Fish production is supported with €0.25/kg to promote the development of aquaculture and the diversification of the rural economy.
The expected units, indicative rates and individual allocations presented within these indicative guidelines constitute the guiding basis for the working groups responsible for drafting, consulting and finalizing the Annual Program for Direct Payments and the relevant sub-legal acts. These guidelines are built on sectoral analyses, agricultural policy priorities, needs for food security, rural development and increased domestic production, as well as on the budgetary capacities programmed for 2026. At this stage, the rates and allocations have an indicative character and may be revised during the program finalization process, depending on the results of the consultations, the number of expected applicants and the development priorities of the sector.ragri-food industry.
