Kirovohrad Region Receives Generators for Irrigating Over 1,400 Hectares
The Kirovohrad region has strengthened its irrigation infrastructure with the arrival of five powerful industrial generators from American brands Cummins and Generac. The equipment has already been delivered for the needs of the State Institution “Ukrainian Hydromelioration Systems” (UHMS). The transfer of the equipment took place within the framework of the USAID Program for Agricultural and Rural Development — AGRO, which is funded by the U.S. government and implemented by the company “Chemonics International.”
This is reported by AgroReview
The Importance of Backup Power for Farmers
The new generators will ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to the facilities of the Kirovohrad branch of UHMS, allowing water to be supplied for the irrigation of over 1,400 hectares of agricultural land even in the event of power outages. This solution has become a kind of insurance for the region’s farmers: the stability of irrigation guarantees the preservation of crops regardless of the situation in the energy network.
Strategic Modernization Plan
The supply of generators is just the first step in a large eight-phase plan that involves the introduction of American specialized equipment to five regions of Ukraine. According to Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Iryna Ovcharenko, the program will also provide equipment for the rapid repair of pipelines, significantly enhancing the reliability of water management infrastructure.
“The goal is systematic modernization of the water management infrastructure, not just targeted replacement of units.”
The AGRO program is a seven-year technical assistance initiative that will continue until 2026. One of its key areas has been supporting the restoration of irrigation systems that have been damaged due to hostilities and prolonged underfunding.
The head of the State Fishery Agency, Ihor Klymenko, emphasized that the modernization of pumping stations and networks will enable the agricultural sector to operate effectively even under the energy challenges posed by martial law. For Kirovohrad, which remains a key grain region of Ukraine, this issue is not only about yield but also about the economic stability of the region.