Extraordinary aid for the agricultural sector: applications open until November 27

The measure aims to compensate farmers for increased fertilizer and energy costs, with a total allocation of 40 million euros.

Generic image of agricultural fertilizer bags and energy symbols on a Portuguese rural landscape.
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Generic image of agricultural fertilizer bags and energy symbols on a Portuguese rural landscape.

Applications for extraordinary aid for the agricultural sector, intended to compensate farmers for increased fertilizer and energy costs, are open until 6:00 PM on November 27, 2026.

The measure, with a global allocation of 40 million euros, is aimed at farmers in Continental Portugal who have eligible agricultural areas declared in the 2025 Single Application or eligible animals in the 2026 campaign. The objective is to partially compensate farmers for the rise in fertilizer and energy costs, following the crisis in the Middle East.
The financial aid is non-reimbursable, and amounts can reach €56/ha for irrigated land and €24/ha for rain-fed land. For animal support, values of €20 per suckler cow, €24 per dairy cow, and €3 per eligible sheep or goat are foreseen.
Applications must be submitted through the Reserved Area of the IFAP Portal, where access conditions and further information about this measure are available.
Based on information from the official source: Portal Municipal de Celorico da Beira (13/11/2026)