Leskovac Allocates 80 Million Dinars to Farmers – Real Support or Just Wasting Money?
Leskovac has decided to allocate a whopping 80 million dinars from its budget this year to support the development of agriculture. Yes, you read that right – 80 million! But is this really a big help or just a drop in the bucket of needs? The application for fund distribution opens on July 21, and the money will be directed to registered agricultural households.
Most of the funds will go towards co-financing investments in physical assets of households, such as drilling wells and irrigation. Support will also be provided to members of agricultural associations for participation in events, fairs, and exhibitions.
But let’s be real – can 80 million dinars cover all the needs of farmers in Leskovac? The average farmer in Serbia is about 60 years old and cultivates between 0.5 and 6 hectares of land. Younger farmers are very few, which means the future of agriculture is seriously at risk.
Will this money really help young people stay in the countryside and engage in farming? Or will it be just another promise quickly forgotten?
In any case, Leskovac has taken the first step, but the question is whether it’s enough. If you have an opinion on this, feel free to share it – maybe your idea can change things!
Young Farmers Need More Than Money!
Statistics show that only 5% of farmers in Serbia are under 35 years old. That’s alarming! Young people don’t return to the countryside because agriculture is not sufficiently supported, and the work is hard and unprofitable.
The Leskovac fund is a good start, but the state and local governments need to invest much more in education, infrastructure, and market access. Without that, even 80 million dinars won’t change the picture.
Support for Farmers – Just a Drop in the Ocean of Needs?
Subsidies for well drilling and irrigation are important, but what about other problems? How can farmers get access to modern technology, fight climate change, and cope with low purchase prices?
Leskovac may have allocated 80 million dinars, but that’s just the beginning. A long-term strategy and bigger investments are needed.
Conclusion: Leskovac Has Started, But Will It Make It?
Subsidies are important but not enough. Leskovac has shown willingness to help farmers, but the question is whether it will be enough to stop the youth exodus from villages and revive agriculture.
If you have a view or experience, drop a comment – let’s see together if something can be changed!
