What the Resolution Does
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Establishes a uniform sampling protocol for agricultural soils cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance.
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Sets safety thresholds to decide whether land is ready for crops, needs reclamation, or must be conserved.
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Mandates transparent lab analysis to prevent data manipulation and protect farmers and investors.
“For the first time, the state has spelled out exactly how soils must be collected and studied,”
— Vitaliy Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food
Why It Matters
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Food security | Speeds up the safe return of frontline farmland to production. |
| Farmer protection | Provides legal certainty and reduces health risks. |
| Investor confidence | Reliable soil certificates lower the risk of financing reclaimed plots. |
| Environmental stewardship | Prevents premature cultivation of contaminated soils and guides proper reclamation. |
Key Features of the Procedure
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Sampling methodology – Specifies depth, grid pattern, and number of cores per hectare.
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Laboratory standards – Accredits labs and requires chain‑of‑custody documentation.
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Decision matrix – Clear criteria for “fit for crops,” “reclaim,” or “conserve.”
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Public registry – Results entered into an open database to ensure transparency.
Next Steps
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Regional workshops for agronomists and demining teams (August–September 2025).
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Accreditation of soil labs under the new standard (by Q1 2026).
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Issuance of first certificates for reclaimed land ahead of the 2026 spring planting season.
Bottom Line:
The Cabinet’s new soil‑sampling decree turns demined land from a legal grey zone into a certifiable asset, helping Ukraine’s farmers, lenders, and local communities accelerate recovery while safeguarding public health and the environment.
