EU Member States have approved the Commission’s proposal to mobilise €98.6 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Cyprus, Spain, Croatia, Latvia, and Hungary who have been affected by exceptional adverse climatic events and natural disasters since spring 2024.
Cyprus will receive €3.5 million to assist farmers who have faced significant low rainfall and high temperatures in the first half of 2024.
These dry conditions severely impacted the production of cereals, olives, and fruits and vegetables.
The financial support will also be allocated to Spain (€68 million), Hungary (€16.2 million), Croatia (€6.7 million), and Latvia (€4.2 million).
This measure aims to assist farmers who have experienced a loss in production and income due to these adverse conditions.
The support amounts can be complemented by up to 200% with national funds.
National authorities are required to distribute the aid by 30 September 2025 and ensure that farmers are the ultimate beneficiaries.
The five Member States must also notify the Commission by 31 May 2025 with details of the measures’ implementation. This includes the criteria for granting individual aid, the intended impact of the measure, payment forecasts broken down per month until the end of September, and the level of additional support to be provided. The notification should also indicate actions taken to avoid distortion of competition and overcompensation.