The Sectoral Conference on Agriculture and Rural Development has agreed to distribute over 132 million euros among the autonomous communities. Of this amount, 18.5 million will be allocated to animal and plant health, and 113.7 million to measures within the Viticultural Sectoral Intervention of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Specifically, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is allocating 10,092,337.85 euros to support the prevention and control of pests in 2026. These funds co-finance pest surveillance nationwide and 44% of regional actions against specific quarantine pests such as Xylella fastidiosa, pine wood nematode, and red palm weevil.
For animal health, 8,502,274 euros have been approved for disease eradication programs. These measures include compensation for mandatory culling of animals, restocking of farms, and surveillance plans for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, as well as managing outbreaks of avian influenza and contagious nodular dermatosis.
The wine sector will receive 113,739,792 euros for the 2027 fiscal year. Of this sum, the Community of Madrid will receive 227,017 euros, broken down into 81,714 euros for vineyard restructuring and reconversion and 145,302 euros for investments in processing and marketing.
At the Consultative Council, Minister Luis Planas informed regional counselors about the priorities of the Irish EU Presidency, focusing on competitiveness, values, and security. Emphasis was placed on the push for regulatory simplification and the need to ensure sufficient funding for the CAP in the future Multiannual Financial Framework.
Planas also welcomed the open trade policy promoted by the Irish Presidency, aiming to diversify markets and protect European production from unfair practices. In fisheries, Spain aligns with Ireland's priorities, including the conclusion of negotiations on fishing opportunities for 2027, seeking a balance between environmental, social, and economic considerations.
