Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has announced the inclusion of irrigation systems in the southern regions of Ukraine in the Big Construction national program in 2021.
“Next year, we have planned the construction of irrigation systems in the southern regions of Ukraine under the Big Construction program being implemented under the auspices of the President. This will be a strategic project that will dramatically expand the quality areas under crops, guarantee yields in dry months, and protect farmers from adverse weather conditions,” the prime minister said during a government meeting on Wednesday.
According to him, today begins the unification of the regulatory framework for environmentally friendly irrigation and drainage.
“This year in Ukraine, the grain harvest is predicted to be 7 million tonnes less than last year, according to forecasts of the Ministry of Economy and experts. The main reason is the negative impact of weather conditions, including drought,” Shmyhal said
