Farmers in Lithuania will soon be able to start preparing for the 2026 crop declaration process earlier, as the applications will be based on data from the 2025 submissions managed by the National Payment Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture. This approach aims to maintain data continuity, simplifying the application process for farmers. The government is providing tools designed to ease the administrative burden of crop declarations, hinting at a more efficient workflow for farmers overall.

A significant new feature is the automatic upload of registered land plots for first-time applicants. This means that farmers who are declaring their crops for the first time will have their agricultural plots automatically included in their applications, categorized according to the established land use types. This streamlined process is anticipated to minimize the initial learning curve and workload for novice farmers and encourage participation in the crop declaration system.

Additionally, the information system for application acceptance will see updated geospatial data layers, including orthophoto layers and satellite imagery, ensuring that the data farmers rely on is current and accurate. This move is not only a response to the needs of farmers but also reflects a broader commitment by the Lithuanian government to improve agricultural practices and support the agricultural sector in adapting to new technologies and processes.