Member states have endorsed the Commission’s proposal to mobilize €15 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Czechia, Slovenia and Germany affected by adverse weather events and a recent animal disease outbreak. This measure will help supporting affected farmers from these countries who, as a result, have suffered from market losses.
The Commission proposed to allocate €7,4 million to Czechia, €2,9 million to Slovenia and €4,8 million to Germany.
During September 2024, Czechia experienced torrential rainfall, strong winds and flooding which affected the production of arable crops as well as fruit and vegetables. In Slovenia, spring frost during the second half of April 2024 impacted the production of certain fruits and vegetables, along with vineyards. On 10 January 2025, Germany confirmed and notified an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the federal state of Brandenburg, affecting water buffaloes.
Support linked to adverse weather events can be complemented by up to 200% with national funds. Support for farmers incurring market losses in the context of an animal disease outbreak is co-financed by the Member State concerned. The national authorities must distribute the aid to farmers by 31 December 2025 in Czechia and Slovenia, and by 30 November 2025 in Germany, ensuring that farmers are the final recipients.
More details in the press release online.
