ARiMR 2026 Schedule – What Grain Producers Need to Know

ARiMR has published the application schedule for 2026, including indicative deadlines and funding limits under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027. For farms growing cereals and drying grain on their own, this is a key document that makes it possible to plan:

• direct payments and eco-schemes,

• development of post-harvest infrastructure,

• investments in energy solutions and cost efficiency of grain drying,

• farm succession and further production development.

The year 2026 may be one of the last years of such extensive support within the current CAP programming period, which is why early preparation is of real importance.

Direct Payments and Eco-Schemes 2026 – Core Support for Grain Producers

Application period

15 March – 15 May 2026

Selected funding limits

• Basic Income Support – PLN 6.61 billion

• Redistributive Payment – PLN 1.62 billion

• Eco-schemes – over PLN 3.8 billion in total, including:

  • Carbon farming and nutrient management – PLN 2.21 billion

  • Certified seed material – PLN 169.8 million

For grain producers, this is the financial foundation of the farm, which can be combined with intensive crop production and planning of post-harvest investments.

Young Farmers Grant 2026 – An Opportunity to Modernise Grain Farms

Application period

1 June – 31 July 2026

Funding limit

PLN 647.52 million

The Young Farmers Grant is one of the key support instruments for farms that are:

• taken over by the next generation,

• developing grain production,

• investing in grain drying and storage infrastructure.

In practice, these funds very often constitute the initial capital for the construction or expansion of post-harvest facilities.

Investments in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – Lower Grain Drying Costs

Application period

5 October – 3 November 2026

Funding limit

PLN 424.3 million

The scope of support includes, among others:

• photovoltaic micro-installations,

• improvements in the energy efficiency of farm buildings.

For farms that dry grain, this creates an opportunity to reduce energy costs, which increasingly determine the profitability of post-harvest drying.

Investments Improving the Welfare of Cattle and Pigs – Importance for Mixed Farms

Application period

7 October – 6 November 2026

Funding limit

PLN 778.1 million

This programme is particularly important for farms that:

• produce grain for feed,

• combine crop production with livestock farming,

• plan to modernise their production facilities.

ARiMR 2026 Schedule – How to Spread Decisions Over Time

From the perspective of grain producers, the year follows a clear structure:

• spring – securing income (direct payments, eco-schemes),

• summer – development and succession decisions (young farmers grant),

• autumn – infrastructure and energy investments.

This means that plans for grain drying and storage should be prepared well before the harvest season, not only during the application period.

What Does the ARiMR 2026 Schedule Mean in Practice for Grain Producers?

• funds are available, but competition for them is increasing,

• proper documentation and a coherent development strategy are essential,

• own post-harvest infrastructure increases farm independence.

Increasingly, it is the organisation of grain handling rather than yields alone that determines the economic outcome of the season.

Summary

The ARiMR application schedule for 2026 clearly shows that this is a pivotal moment within the current CAP programming period. For grain producers who dry and store grain, it means the need for conscious investment planning before the funds are fully allocated.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions from Grain Producers

When do ARiMR direct payments start in 2026? Applications for direct payments and eco-schemes will be accepted from 15 March to 15 May 2026.

Which call is most important for grain drying investments? The most significant are the Young Farmers Grant and investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Is 2026 the last year of such large-scale calls? ARiMR indicates that some calls in 2026 may be the last in this CAP perspective due to budget utilisation.