The Agrarian Subsidy Council has approved new subsidy mechanisms and updated conditions for state support in the agricultural sector. These changes are designed to increase productivity and production, expand the application of modern irrigation technologies, promote processing and export-oriented production, improve livestock genetics, and strengthen the country's food security.
According to the “Operative Information Center-OMM”, citing the Ministry of Agriculture, these objectives were established in the "State Program for the Development of Production and Processing of Agricultural, Fishery, and Aquaculture Products for 2026–2030," approved by the decree of President Ilham Aliyev on May 25, 2026.
The new decision introduces a range of subsidies across crop production, livestock, and fisheries. Notably, subsidies for grain cultivation have been differentiated based on irrigation methods and production specialization. In 22 specialized districts, wheat grown under modern irrigation systems will receive 400 AZN/ha, double the amount provided for traditional or rain-fed cultivation, which is set at 200 AZN/ha. Furthermore, subsidies for potatoes, vegetables, and legumes under modern irrigation have been increased to 500 AZN/ha, while melon crops will receive 310 AZN/ha.
To encourage efficient water use, farmers utilizing laser leveling technology will receive additional support. In all irrigated areas, for wheat fields of at least 5 hectares, the planting subsidy will increase by 250 AZN/ha in the first year of laser leveling application. Similarly, in cotton-growing regions, the product subsidy will increase by 50 AZN/ton for the first year of implementation.
The Council has also expanded the scope of horticultural subsidies to promote high-value crops with export potential. New subsidies include 7,500 AZN/ha for establishing aronia orchards and 6,000 AZN/ha for rose plantations intended for essential oil production. Additionally, the development of boutique winemaking is a new priority, with subsidies of 20,000 AZN/ha for super-intensive vineyards and 10,000 AZN/ha for intensive vineyards, aiming to establish 20 new boutique wineries by 2030.
The state is also introducing new product subsidies for aquaculture, with 2,000 AZN/ton for salmonids and sturgeon, and 600 AZN/ton for carp and barbel species. In the livestock sector, new support mechanisms include annual subsidies for registered "Garabagh" and "Dilbaz" horse breeds, as well as production subsidies for milk and meat, contingent on modern farming practices and digital registration in the Electronic Agricultural Information System (EKTIS).
These comprehensive reforms reflect Azerbaijan's strategic commitment to modernizing its agricultural sector, ensuring food self-sufficiency, and enhancing the competitiveness of local products in international markets through digitalization, sustainable water management, and technological innovation.
