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Bad Weather: Government may use state aid for farmers

by AI | 24.Mar 2025 | Europe in brief AI

“Let’s assess whether State aid is also necessary,” the minister said, adding that eligible farmers who register losses above 30% on their farms may be supported.

José Manuel Fernandes Photo European Union 2025

Brussels – The Minister of Agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, left open today in Brussels the possibility of State aid to farmers affected by Storm Martinho.

The assessment of the damage caused to agriculture by Storm Marinho is underway, José Manuel Fernandes reminded journalists.

“We will analyze whether State aid is also necessary,” adding that eligible farmers who register losses above 30% in their farms may be supported.

The minister recommended that farmers insure their productions: “We need insurance, Portugal has a flaw regarding insurance,” the minister stated, in statements on the sidelines of the meeting with his counterparts from the European Union (EU).

Between Wednesday and Sunday, civil protection authorities registered more than nine thousand occurrences in Portugal due to Storm Martinho. (24/03/25)