The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment to provide financial assistance to farmers affected by adverse weather conditions and natural disasters during the 2024–2025 period.
The total support amounts to up to €7,693,500, covering losses in crops and agricultural capital for up to 1,528 beneficiaries.
Support for crop and infrastructure damage
The compensation concerns damages affecting potatoes, deciduous and other tree crops, vegetables and carob trees, as well as agricultural infrastructure.
According to the ministry, the support will be allocated through several mechanisms. A total of €7,163,000 will be granted through the national framework for adverse climatic events, €200,000 will be provided for damages caused by natural disasters, and €330,500 will be distributed through de minimis aid for crops where sufficient statistical data are not available.
Payments through agricultural protection fund
The financial support will be paid through the Agricultural Production Protection and Insurance Fund, within the framework of the current legislation governing risk management in agriculture.
Regarding de minimis aid, payments will follow the provisions of EU Regulation 1408/2013, which sets a maximum ceiling of €50,000 per single undertaking over a three-year period.
Authorities also noted that any payments will be subject to offsetting against outstanding debts owed to the state, in accordance with the relevant legislation.
The proposal had previously been approved by the management committee of the fund on 18 March 2026, with the ministry stating that the measure will provide immediate support to affected producers and help maintain productive activity in the primary sector.
Payments are expected to begin in the coming period once the required administrative procedures are completed.