The Government Council has been informed of the call for direct and compensatory aid, of an exceptional nature, launched in Andalusia to support the agri-food industries that have been harmed by the storms recorded at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.
The Junta de Andalucía contributes 12 million euros of its own resources for these subsidies, which are aimed at fruit and vegetable handling and conditioning centers, as well as at feed, grain, and seed industries whose raw materials largely come from areas and crops affected by the floods.
In particular, agri-food industries that use cereals and herbaceous crops, such as wheat, barley, and winter legumes, as well as outdoor vegetables, including spinach, artichoke, early potato, garlic, onion, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, carrot, lettuce, and asparagus, will be able to apply for this aid, as the Junta has indicated in a press release.
Likewise, companies whose production is linked to red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry), subtropical crops (avocado and mango), and citrus fruits are eligible to apply for these compensations. With this aid, the aim is to ensure the continuity of the economic activity of the agri-food industries affected by the intense rains that have occurred in Andalusia.
The storms caused the overflow of numerous waterways and the dragging of soil and plant debris, causing serious damage to the productive structures of agricultural operations and material harm to the industries related to this area.
In addition to the impact on infrastructure and equipment, the precipitation altered the functioning of this industrial fabric, generating distortions in the supply chain and an increase in the fixed costs of companies due to the reduction in the volume of available raw materials.
In light of this scenario, the Junta de Andalucía has activated a measure aimed at promoting the recovery of industrial capacity and preventing a structural deterioration of the business fabric linked to the primary sector. A prolonged halt of this activity would have negative consequences for both Andalusian farmers and ranchers as well as for consumers.