When it became clear that European and American sanctions against Russia would not be lifted soon, the government began to actively support the sector financially and informationally. Agriculture, to grocery stores were filled with domestic food products. The Ministry of Agriculture made a proposal to allocate funding for the development of farming in the regions, and the Government approved it, thanks to which more than 17 billion rubles were allocated from the budget to support the agricultural industry. Let’s figure out exactly what subsidies for agricultural development can be issued in 2020, and what conditions must be met for this.

What is the purpose of subsidies for agriculture for development

The current economic situation and the difficulties associated with running an agricultural business do not allow farmers to cope with the development and expansion of their own business on their own - they have to seek help from the Government. To diversify the Russian production market locally produced food products, the state annually allocates budget funds to finance problematic areas of agriculture. Key assistance measures include:

1. Budget policy adjustment, aimed at allocating additional investment in agricultural sectors. The authorities first find out which sectors are the highest priority, after which they assign interest rate subsidies on loans for the development of the agro-industrial complex, compensation for leasing agreements issued for necessary equipment.
2. Budget subsidies, expressed in the targeted allocation of unprofitable sales of agricultural products during a bad harvest. It is also possible to provide compensation to farmers for lost profits while curbing the increase in the cost of socially important products.
3. Providing loans at preferential rates, priority investment of money in agricultural projects, development of special forms of insurance (against the death of breeding livestock, against damage to cultivated plants when grown in risky farming zones).
4. Planning future investments in the agricultural sector, making forecasts for their development, developing assistance projects.

What areas of activity are considered priority

The program of active support for agriculture is designed for 2013-2020. It is expected that by then the industry will have become stronger and will expand on its own.

Financing of agricultural production pursues the following goals:

• development of abandoned or empty plots of land;
• creation of new jobs and areas of work;
• level up wages in branch;
• expansion of the commodity market;
• replacement of imported products (especially meat and dairy) with domestic ones.

Before allocating funding, the authorities are studying the importance of agricultural sectors for the current economy of the country. At the moment, the highest priority areas are:

• innovative development, modernization of agricultural production cycles;
• assistance in opening and expanding small farms and peasant enterprises;
• providing assistance to farmers specializing in crop production;
• development of sales lines for agricultural products;
• opening of processing plants;
• assistance in organizing meat and dairy cattle breeding and livestock farming;
• plan development rational use land;
• reclamation of agricultural lands.

Types of agricultural development subsidies

Today, despite promises to take new measures to support agriculture, the old methods of helping farmers and farms remain in effect:

1. One-time subsidies for agriculture for development. Designed to completely equip a beginner farm– purchase of housing, construction of new residential buildings, purchase of trucks and specialized equipment, installation of communications to the site, and so on.
2. Reimbursement of construction costs, necessary for a peasant farm within one family.
3. Allocation of subsidies for leasing agreements, issued for the purchase of equipment and machinery.
4. Issuance of funds to repay interest on loans (only for loans taken for the modernization of the economy).
5. Issuance of grants for farm expansion. Organization of a competition for owners of agricultural production, the winners of which will receive funds for the purchase of land, connection of communications, construction of the necessary buildings (subject to the provision of reports on the expenditure of funds).

Conditions for receiving subsidies for agricultural development

The decision to issue a subsidy for agricultural development or to refuse payment is made by a special commission, based on the following criteria for selecting applicants:

1. Literacy of the developed scheme for marketing agricultural products. First of all, applicants who already have experience in selling manufactured products are considered (you will have to prove it by presenting contracts with stores, purchasing lines).
2. The applicant has at least 30% of the amount of the requested grant (cash, livestock, buildings, equipment are taken into account).
3. Having a well-written, adequate and realistic business plan.
4. Co-op membership or availability written recommendations from municipalities.
5. Organization of the operation of a personal subsidiary plot for at least 10 years before applying for a grant.
6. The presence of higher agricultural education and work experience, professionalism in the chosen field.
7. The level of social significance of the project (whether additional roads and access roads will be equipped, whether jobs will be created, etc.).

What documents are needed to receive a subsidy for agriculture for development

The chances of receiving a grant will increase by writing and defending a dissertation on the topic of agricultural development.

To participate in the competitive selection of applicants for a grant, you must prepare the following set of documents:

1. Application for participation in a competition for a grant.
2. Competitive selection participant questionnaire.
3. Business plan.
4. Photocopy of Russian passport (page spread with photo and registration stamp).
5. Any two of the following documents:
   • An extract (certified in the manner prescribed by law) from the household ledger, confirming the development of a personal household.
   • Photocopy work book with a record of working in the agricultural industry for more than 3 years.
   • A photocopy of the certificate of completion of specialized training courses for farmers.
   • A photocopy of a diploma of secondary specialized education or higher education in the agricultural area.
6. Constituent documents farm or peasant enterprise or enterprise of another form.
7. A photocopy of the enterprise registration certificate with the tax service.
8. Extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities or Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs.
9. An extract from the current account indicating the availability of at least 10% of the amount of the requested grant.
10. Detailed estimate of work.
11. Agreement on the sale of products worth at least 30,000 rubles.
12. Certificate of registration tax accounting.
13. Certificate of purchase of special equipment, materials, equipment, livestock, etc.
14. Any agreements with partners, retail and wholesale points of sale.
15. Letters of recommendation from the municipality, certificate of membership in the cooperative.

Support program “Beginner Farmer”

The essence of the program is to support farmers just starting out in farming. Since starting such a business is difficult, the Government decided to provide financial assistance so that the enthusiasm of entrepreneurs does not fade at the start.

Amount of subsidy and conditions of participation in the program

State assistance within the framework of this program consists of providing a one-time subsidy for the improvement of the economy (no more than 300,000 rubles) or in issuing an expansion grant ( one and a half million rubles). You are allowed to spend funds on purchasing a plot of land, stock of feed for livestock, seeds, livestock poultry and farm animals.

How to get a grant under the Beginning Farmer program

To try to get a grant, you need to draw up a detailed and competent business plan, on the basis of which the subsidy funds will be spent. It must be sent to the Ministry of Agriculture territorial entity at the place of registration of the farm. The package of documents is no different from what we discussed above. You will not have to defend the project publicly - the expert commission will review the submitted papers independently and make a decision within 15 days from the date of submission of the application.

Support program “Family Livestock Farm”

The goals of this state program are assistance in the development of family farming (in which there are no other workers except relatives, both close and distant), increasing the number of farm animals, developing social structure rural settlement. Funds are allocated in the form of a development grant.

Grant size and conditions of participation in the program

The amount of the grant is not a fixed amount and depends on the business plan for the development of the farm drawn up and submitted to the commission for consideration - the subsidy will be provided in the amount of 60% of the total amount of estimated costs (but not more than 10 million rubles). In this case, you must present documents proving the presence of the remaining 40% interest on your personal account (you can take out a loan for this purpose).

This project designed for those representatives of the agricultural business who produce meat and dairy products. The main conditions for participation in the program are:

• absence in the past of receiving any grants for the development of small and medium-sized businesses or for opening peasant farms;
• the minimum period of operation of the farm before submitting an application is 12 months;
• at least three farm workers.

As in the case of other programs, it will be necessary to fill out a questionnaire for the competitive selection participant, which must be submitted to the agricultural department of the region where the enterprise is located. Funds to finance the project are allocated from the federal budget, but the money is managed by local authorities, who also have the right to pay funds from the regional budget.

Many people are of the opinion that life in the village and farming are irrelevant. But think about it - after all, every day on store shelves we see the products of small private farms. In rural conditions, it is sometimes easier to earn money than in the city. Combining different types agricultural production, you can get by with relatively low costs.

How to become a farmer? This business is not limited to simply raising pigs, chickens and cows and growing vegetables. It's a whole system. It implies the presence of a business plan for a farm with official registration of activities. In addition, there is a well-thought-out system for regulating expenses and income.

Farming from scratch: how to start?

As you know, a business always starts with an idea - regardless of the scale. Anyone who has decided to open their own farm must, first of all, decide on a suitable direction. On a farmstead you can engage in both crop production and livestock farming. The main thing is to think through everything correctly and create a successful combination.

That is why a thorough study of the production features will be required. different cultures and raising animals. Before becoming a farmer, you should learn about the incompatibility of individual areas. In particular, the cultivation of certain fruit crops is strictly contraindicated near areas where cattle are kept.

Once you have decided where to start farming, you will need to think about the material and monetary resources that will be required. future business. Everything should be provided for - from initial financial investments to the arrangement of premises for keeping animals, the organization of the farm territory, the purchase of feed and fertilizers. In addition, future farming will require mandatory registration. Most often, such activities are carried out in the form of individual entrepreneurs.

Farming: types of activities

If you decide to open a livestock farm, the farm will provide you with meat, milk, eggs and leather. In addition, no one will prohibit combining raising animals, crop farming, fish farming or beekeeping. The main thing is to remember that all animals will require care of the proper quality and adherence to sanitary standards.

Let's take a little closer look at exactly what directions may take place for individual entrepreneur in peasant farming.

We breed piglets

Pork is always in demand on the market and costs a lot. This business is quite profitable, because if you take this area seriously, you can, with good care, get up to 30 piglets from one sow within a year. Each adult pig is about 200 kilos of meat and lard.

For breeding, piglets are usually purchased at one month of age. They are less susceptible to disease and adapt well to new conditions. The room for them (pig sty) should be kept clean, insulated in winter period and be sure to provide vents. Crowding is contraindicated for animals. They are fed according to a schedule, with pauses not exceeding eight hours.

The food is greens (in large quantities), meat and dairy products and special feed for pigs. One pig can be purchased for an amount from 3,500 to 5,000 rubles. It depends on its breed, age and area of ​​animal husbandry. You can breed pigs by starting with purchasing a pair of healthy piglets.

Goats, cows, horses and sheep

In summer they are all able to feed on grass. They will need soft hay for the winter. good quality. For feeding, horses are given oats, and cows are given mixed feed.

The yield of a good dairy cow is up to 30 liters of milk daily. From one goat you can get from 5 to 8 liters, and the cost of goat milk is higher, since it is considered a delicacy.

Horses are most often used as draft power. Sheep are bred for their meat, which is also considered a delicacy. As for sheep, their wool has long been considered the most valuable material. Breeding both goats and sheep is one of the most popular and profitable types of business in agriculture.

Rabbits

Both fur and meat are obtained from them. At the same time, the animals are quite unpretentious in terms of keeping and breeding. A rabbit farm is a system of enclosures, cages, pits or sheds. The choice of premises for keeping is a personal matter for the farmer. However, certain conditions must be adhered to:

• Protect animals from direct sunlight and drafts.
• Provide adequate feeding.
• Don't forget about timely vaccination.
• Maintain cleanliness in the cages and provide the animals with high-quality drinking water on time.
• Remember the optimal temperature regime.

The diet for rabbits combines a large number of fresh fruits and vegetables in season with concentrated dry food. Hay and grass are quite suitable for feeding them.

Fish breeding

These days this business is one of the most profitable. But doing it requires certain knowledge, as well as considerable investment. Agricultural enterprises such as fisheries are most often set up on the basis of artificial ponds, which can be different types. It depends on the volume of production and preferred types. Due to the need for a large area for constructing a pond, the cost of this business may be overwhelming for a beginning farmer.

Who can you most often meet in an artificial pond? Carp, crucian carp, pike perch, silver carp, carp and tench. Although pond fish are able to provide themselves with food, they still cannot do without feeding. Bran, cake, and mixed feed are used as it.

Starting around May, the fish are fed on “feeding tables”, which are heavy square-shaped wooden trays measuring approximately 50 x 50 cm. Each hectare of pond will require at least four of these “feeding tables” for fish.

Beekeeping

With the right approach, the profit from an apiary can be quite good. In addition, bees pollinate fruit plants. How are such agricultural enterprises organized? The location for the apiary is selected based on the principle of being deserted and remote from roads, close to the areas where honey plants are grown.

Then it is necessary to install hives with 12-24 frames, as well as an omshanik (winter hive). The beekeeper can buy hives or make them himself. To do this, the beekeeper will need a workbench, hand or power tools. Bees can be purchased both in bee packages and in full families.

Poultry breeding

It can be the most common - in the form of chickens, geese, turkeys and ducks. Or quite exotic for our area. We are talking about breeding partridges, pheasants, guinea fowl, peacocks and even ostriches. The choice of breeds depends on the market in which the farmer wants to establish himself.

Where to start farming if you decide to start poultry farming? The most unpretentious option is the usual raising of chickens. These birds are inexpensive and unpretentious. From them you can get environmentally friendly eggs and high-quality chicken meat. There is somewhat less demand for ducks, geese and turkeys, but their cost is several times higher.

If you are thinking about breeding guinea fowl, pheasants and peacocks, then know that this is quite an expensive activity, and you will most likely have to sell them to private buyers or restaurants.

To raise poultry, you will need to acquire an incubator, special winter-insulated enclosures, feeders, trays, as well as a certain space for walking. Most often, farmers purchase couples for divorce, or a certain amount young offspring, which are subsequently raised. Another option is to purchase eggs and put them in an incubator. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.

To feed young chicks you will need cereals, boiled eggs, greens, cottage cheese, insects, as well as special feed mixtures. The diet of adults is almost the same. Their menu is dominated by grain - wheat, barley, oats. Vitamins and minerals should be added to the feed mixture.

Growing plants

Plant growing has always been and remains one of the current trends rural business. After all, vegetables, fruits and berries are an irreplaceable component in the diet of any person. In addition, it is quite possible to grow flowers in farm conditions. The flower business has high profitability (from 70% to 300%).

The approximate amount of initial investment is from half a million rubles. With them you can rent land, purchase cuttings, incandescent lamps for greenhouses, which must maintain a constant microclimate and have well-fertilized soil.

Returning to the cultivation of herbs and vegetables, it is worth noting that their choice for farming is very diverse. Unpretentious species, such as potatoes, beets, carrots, radishes, etc., do not require any special conditions. If you plan to grow greens, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini, you cannot do without greenhouses during the cold season.

Their construction, along with renting land, will require quite serious investments. The cost of seeds will be relatively small. In addition, in subsequent years you will provide them for yourself. The payback period for vegetable growing is quite fast. Already this year you can get your first serious harvest. If you can’t decide where to start farming, vegetable growing may be the best option.

We grow mushrooms, berries and fruits

For mushroom farming, the most unpretentious (albeit expensive) are truffles. And the most common are champignons and oyster mushrooms. Mushrooms are bred in a special room where an even microclimate is maintained, in bags filled with mycelium and straw. You will spend from one and a half to two thousand rubles on truffle seedlings. Much cheaper you can buy a base for growing champignons and oyster mushrooms.

If you are going to grow strawberries, you cannot do without greenhouses. A number of varieties are also grown in open ground. Such a business will require starting capital of about 100,000 rubles. Add another quarter of that for monthly expenses.

Raspberries are grown according to a different principle. Seedlings are purchased for it and the site is prepared. It is practiced in the summer season; in the winter, the bushes are buried in order to protect them from frost.

Cherries, sea buckthorn or apples are grown in specially designated garden plots. You will need to purchase seedlings and a special film for covering for the winter. You will expect a harvest from young trees next year at best. The fruit and berry business is profitable at a level of about 60-100%.

How to register your activity

Where to start farming legally? Every business needs registration, and agricultural is no exception. The stages of the procedure consist of paying the state fee, notarizing the corresponding application, preparing and submitting a package of documents to the Federal Tax Service. Next you need to wait for delivery finished documents, go through the registration procedure with the necessary funds and receive a letter from Rosstat containing statistics codes. Of course, you should also take care of opening a bank account.

We rent land

Rent land plot You can take care before the procedure legal registration. The rental application is submitted to the local administration. After the case is reviewed, you will receive information about where the proposed site is located. You will need to call representatives of the land management organization there. They will conduct land surveying and determine the exact boundaries of the site. Then the land is registered in the cadastral register and a corresponding passport is issued.

After this, the documents are again sent to the administration, which issues a decision on the transfer of the site. In addition, registration of the lease agreement will be required.

The state will help us

IN last years Assistance to young farms is a priority for the state. Now it is easy to get a grant for the development of such a business, the amount of which can range from one to four million rubles. It may be intended specifically for the creation of a farm or have a lump sum payment for a household device.

This money is purposefully given to a beginning farmer to rent or purchase land, develop a project, purchase the necessary equipment, carry out the required utilities, as well as purchase materials for planting, animals, feed and fertilizers.

Who can claim such a payment?

Money is paid to citizens of the Russian Federation of working age, heads of farms and peasant farms whose registration period is less than 24 months. In this case, it is necessary to have education and at least three years of experience in the field of agriculture.

The package of documents that needs to be prepared consists of a business plan for the farm, a breakdown of expenses with prices. Size own funds that will need to be invested in this case must be at least 10% of the grant amount. The recipient is required to create three or more jobs and spend the funds issued within 12 months from the date of issue.

Grants are issued based on the results of competitions, during which young entrepreneurs must prove the profitability and relevance of their future business. Such support can be considered an excellent way to solve the problem of initial capital investment. If payment is refused, there are other options for assistance from the state - in particular, in the form of a farm loan. In addition, it is possible various options government subsidies.

Summing up

Modern business in the field of agriculture is not at all the same as the idea of ​​​​which is firmly rooted in the heads of many (a hard and dirty job, low-income and thankless). These days, farms are equipped with the most advanced equipment. The most advanced technologies are used in raising animals and plants. It is quite possible to maintain cleanliness and the desired microclimate in premises for breeding birds and livestock. Most operations can be automated, which will greatly facilitate farm work.

Financial support from the state is especially important in the current crisis. It allows farmers to develop their business. In addition, due to the widespread development of a network of cafes, restaurants and numerous private shops, there are problems with sales finished products, as a rule, does not happen.

The process of import substitution, which began after the imposition of sanctions against Russian Federation, continues in 2020. A state program was adopted based on Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 14, 2012 No. 717. It is aimed at supporting farming activities. Duration of the program: 2013 – 2025.

In order to encourage private farmers to sustainable development And official registration, the state took measures to provide material support. This support consists of the allocation of grants for agricultural development. However, not all citizens can receive subsidies.

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Types of grants

Subsidies are provided to a beginning farmer in many areas. Let's list some of them:

• purchase of agricultural machinery;
• funds for the purchase of farm animals;
• compensation (not in full) for the construction of production facilities (for example, a plant for the production of dairy products);
• funds for modernization on the farm (for example, for the purchase of modern equipment);
• for the acquisition of land plots from agricultural lands;
• compensation for leasing payments (literally - rent for a fee);
• for the purchase of planting material, etc.

A beginning farmer can count on several options for support from the state, provided that he meets all existing requirements.

Not only a beginning agricultural entrepreneur, but also an existing one who needs help in developing his business can receive a subsidy. The requirements for all candidates are the same.

How to get help

There are certain requirements that apply to beginning farmers.

If a person or family (individual entrepreneur or peasant farm) does not qualify for at least one of them, then it is impossible to receive a grant. In addition, an educational or scientific organization in the field of agriculture, agricultural producers, agricultural consumer cooperatives.

The state finances only those who can benefit society and the domestic market.

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Primary requirements

The list of requirements is not too long, but not all farmers can meet them.

The main criteria include:

1. Professionalism. Preference is given to those farmers who have higher education or farming experience for at least 10 years. That is, if a person has been running a subsidiary farm for more than 10 years, and can confirm this, but does not have a higher or special education, then he can receive a grant.
2. Having your own funds to start a business. The state admits that a beginning farmer may not have the entire amount on hand. Therefore, the minimum threshold was set at 30% of all necessary funds, each region sets this threshold independently.
3. A competent business plan. Without planning for future business development, funds from the federal budget will not be allocated, since the commission will have no idea what benefits the developed agriculture will bring.
4. Ownership of at least a minimum amount of land and production facilities. That is, a beginning entrepreneur must own a plot of land and buildings on it.
5. A clear plan for marketing the resulting products. An entrepreneur must clearly understand how and where he will deliver or sell products obtained from agriculture.
6. Creation of permanent jobs. It is generally accepted that when receiving a grant, a farmer must create at least one workplace in the agricultural sector, where possible.

If at least one of the conditions is not met, the grant will be denied until the citizen meets the criteria.

If professional experience the beginning farmer does not have enough, then the grant can be approved with the permission of the municipal authorities. That is, representatives of the municipality can give recommendations for a citizen who begins to develop agriculture in the area and expects to receive subsidies.

Requirements for candidates

In addition to the requirements described above, there are a number of mandatory conditions. Of course, regional authorities approve their grant programs, but in general the requirements for applicants are approximately the same.

These include:

• the applicant has Russian citizenship;
• experience in the field of agriculture (each region sets this criterion independently, but at least 2 years in any of the areas);
• failure to receive assistance from the state in this area;
• residence in the area in which the peasant farm will be located.

In fact, a person can work as a tractor driver for 5 years and then start developing agriculture as a farmer. Work experience will be taken into account when documents are reviewed by the inspection commission.

Selection by competition

The documents are reviewed by a special commission in the regional Ministry of Agriculture, which makes a decision on whether subsidies will be allocated to help the entrepreneur or not. The selection is made between all participants who submitted an application. And preference is given to the candidate who is most useful to society and meets the requirements.

Refusal of one grant does not mean that subsidies in another area will be denied in the same way. Therefore, the candidate has the right to submit applications in several directions at once. The commission independently decides what to transfer federal budget funds to.

Documentation

Agricultural subsidies can be allocated only if a person submits to the commission a certain list of documents confirming compliance with the requirements. List necessary documents each region approves independently, it will vary depending on the type of grant the farmer is applying for.

Such documents, in particular, include:

• application for participation (filled out directly when submitting documents);
• copy of passport (all completed pages);
• copy of diploma;
• certificate of registration as a peasant farm (registration with the tax authority is carried out within 14 calendar days);
• business plan (you can draw it up yourself or with the involvement of third-party organizations);
• agreement for verification, processing and storage of personal data;
• letters of recommendation from the municipality, if available;
• agreement on the sale and marketing of finished products.

If any documents are missing, the commission will not accept the application for consideration, and participation in the competition will be canceled.

You can resubmit documents at any time after the commission opens accepting documents. Therefore, if the application does not pass the selection the first time, then submission at a convenient time after correction of errors is not prohibited. The development of agriculture is a priority, which explains the unlimited number of attempts to participate.

How to implement funds

In 2020, it is not meant to be a one-time allocation of funds from the state in a single amount, but the conclusion of a government contract as part of the support program.

That is, an agreement is concluded between the farmer and government officials, according to which funds are allocated for the benefit of the business throughout the year.

The contract specifies the following aspects:

• subsidy amount;
• reporting deadlines;
• types of reporting;
• target purpose of subsidies;
• the procedure for returning funds that were not disbursed during the year;
• liability for violation of contract clauses.

If a farmer does not spend the allocated funds in full for 2020, then he will be obliged to return the rest to the budget.

The subsidy period is exactly one year. During this period, the state provides financial support to the entrepreneur, after which the business either gains momentum or shows its insolvency.

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Last changes

In 2017, the maximum grant amount was 1.5 million rubles. In 2020, it is planned to increase this level taking into account inflation and rising prices. The subsidy program is designed for a long period.

Implemented since 2019 new program agribusiness support. According to Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 7, 2018 No. 204 “On national goals and strategic objectives of the development of the Russian Federation for the period until 2024,” the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia is developing federal project“Farmer support system and development of rural cooperation” within the framework of the national project “Small and medium-sized businesses and support for individual entrepreneurial initiatives.”

The federal project involves the implementation of measures for grant support for peasant farms, the provision of subsidies to agricultural enterprises and the achievement of performance indicators of competence centers in the field of agricultural cooperation and support for farmers.

Financial support for agricultural producers from the state has long existed in all developed countries. She stimulates own production food products and makes them more accessible to consumers. How a farmer can receive a subsidy from the state, what is needed for this, and what is the amount of financial assistance - this will be discussed below.

Types of grants for food producers

Subsidies for peasant farms represent a certain amount of funds that the state allocates to farmers from the federal budget. It is definitely targeted. It is impossible to direct funds in a different direction that goes beyond the intended scope. Farmers will have to report for every ruble spent and document the expenditure of money.

When a peasant farm has been operating for more than three years, it receives the right to receive a subsidy for further development your agricultural business.

In 2020, as in previous periods, peasant farms have the right to hope to receive:

1. Grants for farm development. The applicant can spend the funds provided to buy land and install modern communications. This type of support is organic, and not all peasant farms receive it.
2. Compensation for funds spent on the purchase of fertilizers, animals (pigs, sheep, cows and others).
3. Funds that will cover the costs of construction of industrial and agricultural facilities, for example, a milk processing plant, a pig farm, a poultry farm. As a rule, the allocated amounts cover only a portion of the costs incurred.
4. Subsidies covering loans. Borrowed funds should be spent strictly on modernizing farming and developing it.
5. Targeted leasing subsidies. They also have a strict, unambiguous purpose - they are used exclusively to repay the lease, which was used for the rental and subsequent purchase of agricultural equipment and machinery.

Funds in the form of subsidies are provided:

• agricultural cooperatives;
• Individual entrepreneur, subject to running his own subsidiary farm.

Important! A peasant farm can take advantage of several types of support simultaneously for its further development. Condition – the farm meets the necessary criteria.

Conditions for receiving a subsidy from the budget

In 2020, beginning farmers and families who decide to create a strong farm will be able to receive government support. Help is open to everyone, but you must meet certain criteria to benefit from it. The extent to which the peasant farm meets the necessary requirements is checked by a qualified commission. It is she who reviews applications and evaluates the fulfillment of mandatory conditions.

To receive a grant, you must meet the following criteria: (click to expand)

1. Professionalism heads of peasant farms. Its presence is confirmed by at least 10 years of experience in farming in the agricultural sector, or a diploma of higher or special education. If the applicant has been growing agricultural products or raising livestock and poultry for several years, then he does not need to have a diploma to receive a subsidy.
2. The future farmer has his own funds sufficient to start a business. Their minimum size should be 30% of the project cost. Not only monetary amounts are taken into account, but also the value of available poultry and farm animals - an important part of the farmer’s capital.
3. Peasant farms own at least a small area of ​​land and buildings that are suitable for agricultural work.
4. Possibility of selling the received products. Preference is given to those farmers who have either already established sales areas or preliminary agreements on this. Ideally, the applicant has agreements concluded with trading enterprises. An option is also suitable when the peasant farm has its own store through which the products are sold.
5. A business plan has been drawn up. It must be developed from start to finish, following the structure and having all the necessary calculations. This document records the results of the farm's work. When there is no plan, other criteria are not taken into account. The commission must have data on how the farmer plans to develop his farm and what results he expects to obtain.

An important component of a positive decision is the social significance of the peasant farm project. First of all, applications are approved that involve the provision of jobs for local residents, the improvement of settlements, and the construction of roads. An advantage for peasant farms is the fact that the farm is located close to a village or town.

Important! Funds from the federal budget are allocated only when peasant farm products are truly in demand on the domestic market.

List of documents required for subsidizing

Distribution of budget funds for subsidies is a responsible process. To be among the applicants for receiving them, you must provide a folder of documents.

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1. Participant's questionnaire or application. The document is filled out on site according to a standard template.
2. Passport and diploma of education - copies certified in the prescribed manner.
3. Copies of documents that confirm the creation of a legal entity and its registration with the tax office.
4. A certificate stating that the peasant farm is an MB subject.
5. Peasant farm agreement or contract with trading company for the sale of products.
6. Business plan.
7. Letters of recommendation from municipal leaders or other entrepreneurs.

Important! It is possible that the commission will require additional documents. She has such a right.

What is included in a business plan

Without detailed business plan the commission will not accept peasant farm documents for consideration. It's easy to prepare. The plan contains sections that describe:

• data on peasant farms, including information on the organizational and legal structure;
• the amount of own funds and the amount of investment;
• marketing plan;
• payback, the amount of planned income and profit - financial plan;
• analytical research – possible risks, crisis situations, ways to overcome them;
• calculations of the efficiency of peasant farms;
• advertising events and methods of product promotion.

Mandatory components of a business plan:

1. Summary.
2. Application.

The summary summarizes the information presented in the business plan, forms a conclusion about the prospects of the peasant farm and data on what can be achieved in the near future.

The application contains documentation supporting the financial and analytical sections of the business plan.

When developing a document, it is wise to emphasize realism and originality.

If it is not possible to draw up a business development plan on your own, employees of the Employment Center or special incubators will help.

Example⇓

Extract from financial section business plan:

The amount of subsidy for peasant farms is no more than 70% of the required funds and within 1.5 million rubles. Therefore, own funds must be at least 30%.

How to get a subsidy for peasant farms - stages

The sequence for receiving a grant is as follows:

Features of subsidies in 2020

The amount of farm subsidies increases annually. Official statistics informs that by the end of this year the amount of grants will be about 20 billion rubles, and more than 80 entities have already received it.

The maximum subsidy amount is one and a half million rubles. In 2020 it will be increased by at least the inflation and price index.

Features of farm subsidies in 2020: (click to expand)

1. The period for which the budget allocation program is designed is longer.
2. Requirements regarding the absence of delays and non-payment of taxes, fees and other obligatory payments made to the treasury of the Russian Federation remain relevant.
3. The budget for subsidizing certain regions of the country is increasing.
4. The decisive criterion for obtaining Money the state remains the indicator of the efficiency of peasant farms.

Each peasant farm entity that took part in the subsidy program from the federal budget is required to provide an expanded and detailed report on the results of its activities. It includes information about many indicators and parameters.

It is possible that express subsidies will become possible from 2020. Its terms will most likely be limited to two weeks. This type of subsidy will apply to those projects that are recognized by the expert commission as highly profitable.

The table contains information on allocated grants for several years: (click to expand)

Important! Peasants should carefully monitor tax payment deadlines and never miss them, as this will make it impossible to receive a subsidy.

How are funds provided by the budget implemented?

In 2020, money from the state budget will not be allocated as a lump sum. The peasant farm enters into a contract with the state. According to this agreement, funds for agricultural business are received throughout the year.

The contract contains information about:

• the amount of the allocated subsidy;
• types of reporting and dates of its submission;
• purpose of the grant;
• the procedure for returning allocated amounts if they could not be disbursed during the past year;
• liability for the fact that the terms of the agreement are not observed or violated.

Important! When a peasant farm cannot spend a certain amount of provided funds for its intended purpose, it will have to return them to the treasury.

Since 2017, subsidies are subject to income tax. It is deposited into the treasury after the tranche is received.

In-kind assistance from the state to peasant farms is not excluded. For example, the application indicates the entrepreneur’s goal - to purchase a production line or equipment. The state can supply it. This method of support is less bureaucratic.

Popular questions and answers

Question 1. Where can I find out about the peasant farm subsidy program?

Answer. The necessary information is posted on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture in the relevant region or region.

Question 2. Which organizations can apply for subsidies?

Answer. Peasant farms, individual subsidiary plots, and organizations that are classified as microenterprises have the right to apply for the distribution of subsidies. The list of criteria that must be met is on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture.

The peasant farm subsidy is provided for exactly one year. Throughout this entire period, the state financially supports the agricultural entrepreneur. Depending on the latter’s abilities, the business either begins to develop and become promising, or demonstrates insolvency. Peasant farms need to try very hard not to miss such a great chance as material support from the state budget.

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Grants to farmers in 2020

Government program grants for agricultural development are aimed at supporting farming activities. The duration of the program is from 2013 to 2020.

Article navigation

• Grants for the beginning farmer
• What is a grant for a beginning farmer?
• Who can receive a grant for the development of peasant farms
• Grant amounts
• How to get a grant for a beginning farmer - step-by-step instruction
• Step 1 – get acquainted with the requirements for the applicant
• Step 2 – submission of documents
• Step 3 – waiting for a decision and concluding an agreement
• conclusions

In 2020, the Grant Program for Agricultural Development operates in all regions of the Russian Federation. To receive money for the development of your peasant farm, you must submit an application, a list of documents, and also have at least 10% of your own capital for co-financing. The minimum investment amount for a farmer is 100 thousand rubles.

Grants for the beginning farmer

As part of the “Support for Beginning Farmer” program, the state assigns money as a subsidy to the head of the farm (peasant farm). They are transferred from the local budget or the money is transferred to the farmer by a constituent entity of the Russian Federation. This is exactly what is stated in the official Program for the development of agriculture and regulation of markets for agricultural products, raw materials and food.

What is a grant for a beginning farmer?

A grant for a beginning farmer is, first of all, a subsidy, but monetized. The farmer, that is, the head of the peasant farm, actually receives money and can spend it on targeted costs. Its planned costs are additionally financed by the state. By the way, their list is agreed upon in advance.

All grants from the state for the agricultural development of peasant farms, in general, are allocated to:

• development of peasant farming;
• joint financing of expenses of the head of the peasant farm.

We are talking about co-financing the costs included in the list regional program agricultural development Every region has one. You cannot independently include any additional expenses in the list of your expenses. The subsidy is transferred in the form of money. They are used for modernization or further development, support and co-financing (covering costs). To be precise, a farmer can spend money on:

• acquisition of agricultural land, animals;
• purchase of specialized transport, inventory, mechanized or electrical equipment;
• creation of a project or construction, repair, modernization of agricultural premises, warehouses, barriers and other structures;
• financing costs associated with the installation, connection, registration of communications (including engineering), connection to gas and electricity supply;
• laying and construction of roads, if they are necessary for the production of agricultural products and their further transportation;
• purchase of pesticides, seeds, etc.

A beginning farmer also receives money to improve his life, for example, to buy a home, a car, furniture, equipment and more. All expenses are financed by the state. The head of the peasant farm contributes only 10% of their total amount. The grant is provided only once, and the farmer does not have the right to sell the property purchased with this money for 10 years.

Who can receive a grant for the development of peasant farms

The grant can only be received by a subject of the Russian Federation who is a farmer or head of a peasant farm aged 19 to 58 years. Money is also allocated:

• commodity producers;
• organizations.

All of them must carry out industrial or primary processing of agricultural products. Consumer cooperatives in the agricultural sector also receive monetized subsidies. All of the listed subjects of the Russian Federation have absolutely equal chances of receiving a grant from the state or local authorities. On the website of the ministry or business incubator, they can find out how to receive a grant for the development of farming in their area. The progress and results of the competition are also published there.

Grant amounts

The exact amount of the grant in monetary terms depends on the purpose of using these funds. The main ones include:

• Grants for peasant farms (peasant farms). We are talking about the amounts allocated to support one beginning farmer, including individual entrepreneurs. For livestock breeding, a subsidy of up to 3 million rubles is allocated. The money can be used for no more than one and a half years from the date of receipt. With these funds, the farmer can raise cattle.
• Grants for opening or developing a family farm where cattle are raised. Up to 3 million rubles are allocated for one peasant farm. You can raise livestock for dairy or meat production. Grant money must be used no later than 2 years from the date it was received. If goats, ostriches, sheep or other livestock are bred on the basis of the farm, then their number should not exceed three hundred heads from the main herd.
• Payment of interest, not the amount of loans taken for the development of the economy.
• Financing peasant farms for everyday life. The grant amount is one-time assistance up to 250 thousand rubles.

In each case, the exact amount of the grant is determined individually. Other costs of the farmer, his credit obligations, current expenses for maintaining the farm and more are considered.

How to get a grant for a beginning farmer - step-by-step instructions

To take part in the competition, you should find information about it on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture of your region. A must have ready business plan, a package of documents and initial capital to finance the development of your peasant farm. The following is detailed instructions How to get a grant for the development of peasant farms in your region.

Step 1 – get acquainted with the requirements for the applicant

To receive a subsidy from the state for your peasant farm, you need to meet the conditions and requirements of the program. Only a citizen of the Russian Federation aged 19 to 58 years, who has been the head of a peasant farm for at least a year, can submit an application. Requirements for a participant in the competition to receive a grant:

• Permanent place of residence or relocation to the place of registration of the peasant farm.
• Availability of special or higher education in agriculture. If there is none, then a person who has completed specialized courses can also become a participant.
• Having experience in agriculture or membership in a personal subsidiary farm (from 3 years).
• The applicant must not participate in other government programs to support small and medium-sized businesses.
• Availability of an already developed business plan with a feasibility study. A participant is allowed to participate in the competition only with a ready-made package of documents.
• Availability minimum amount to implement your business plan. The farmer’s investment amount is 10% of the total planned costs, but not less than 100 thousand rubles.
• The participant must have in hand contracts for the further sale of products, even if they have not yet been produced.

It is worth understanding that the development of a particular peasant farm must have regional significance. These are the farmers who win grant competitions. Money is issued for the development of the entire agriculture of the region and the country, and not just for private financing.

From the requirements it becomes clear that the farmer prepares his business plan before participating in the competition. He does it himself or spends his own money to develop the document. Also, the participant immediately selects and indicates in the application legal form of your peasant farm.

Step 2 – submission of documents

Each region holds its own competitions to provide grants for beginning farmers. All terms and conditions are usually published on ministry website. To receive a grant in 2020, you must provide the following documents:

• application from the participant;
• A completed application form;
• passport;
• document on education (agricultural only);
• work book with experience in agriculture;
• ready business plan, estimate;
• a statement stating that the participant has his own farm, information about legal form property;
• statement of the availability of own funds in the account for partial financing;
• extract from the tax service;
• a certificate stating that the participant has agricultural equipment, livestock and other livestock.

The list of documents may be wider - it all depends on the requirements of a particular competition. Deadlines for conducting and submitting documents are published on the website of the ministry of each region. Documents are submitted to the organization, local or other government bodies that support the program, that is, they are a business incubator.