Iran war: Spain puts 1,174 million euros into farm aid

Spain has mobilised 1,174 million euros in extraordinary aid for the farming sector as the Iran war drives up costs. At the livestock fair in Zafra, in Spain’s Badajoz province, on 1 October, agriculture and food secretary of state Begoña García Bernal set out the government’s latest measures. A new decree provides 52 million euros for diesel used in farming and fishing.

The Council of Ministers approved the decree this week. It is the third since March to extend support against price rises linked to the conflict. The diesel funding follows an earlier 107 million euros approved to offset higher fuel costs, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Storm repairs in Extremadura

García Bernal also outlined plans to repair rural roads and irrigation systems damaged by a series of storms in Extremadura early this year. Officials have drawn up 284 assessments of the work needed, and two contracts worth 73 million euros have been assigned to the public company Tragsa.

The repairs are intended to help farmers reach their holdings and move their products to market.

Spain’s push for young farmers

Spain wants 10 per cent of aid under the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy to go to young people in farming. García Bernal said every Spanish autonomous community backs that position.

The proposed policy for 2028 to 2034 guarantees 37,235 million euros, with scope for more funding under two flexibility measures. Spain also wants to maintain current levels of other linked farm payments and European funding, particularly for wine, fruit and vegetables.

Topics: Agriculture · Politics · Economy

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com