In Málaga, on 12 November 2026, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, spoke in the plenary session of the Parliament of Andalusia to address the aid aimed at almond producers affected by the frosts in March and April of this year.
Fernández-Pacheco highlighted the regional Government's commitment to the agricultural sector in the face of adverse climatic phenomena. The provinces with the most incidents have been Granada, Almería, Jaén, and Málaga.
Specific aid and forecasts
The minister reported that initial aid amounting to ten million euros has been approved from the Junta's own funds. Furthermore, this amount could increase if deemed necessary.
Fernández-Pacheco detailed that more than 3,000 aid applications are already being evaluated, and it is expected that resolutions will be made during the month of November so that beneficiaries can access the funds before the end of 2026.
Continuous support measures
During his speech, the minister emphasized that these grants are part of the initiatives that the Government of Juanma Moreno has implemented in recent years to support the primary sector. He also announced that the budget for 2027 will include a specific contingency fund aimed at providing support in exceptional situations that impact the profitability of agricultural products.
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