Thursday, March 13, 2014, 10:11 Ukrainian farmers preparing for the spring planting have 80% of the funds needed. However, the direct deficit equals UAH 8bn, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced in a statement. The ministry estimates the total funds for spring field work at UAH 42.8bn. Planned expenses for spring field works per hectare of arable land is UAH 2,087.3, which is UAH 234.5 more than in 2013.