Econews
PAC eco-schemes increase the area under cover crops and no-tillage by 1.3 million hectares
Thus, in 2022, before the entry into force of the new CAP, the area covered by the MAPA's Survey of Crop Areas and Yields (ESYRCE) was 1,428,231 hectares under cover crops and...
“Cultivate Solidarity” Campaign
From CERAI, Per l'Horta, CCPV-COAG, Mundubat, Justicia Alimentaria, Fundació Assut and SEAE we launched the campaign #CultivemosSolidaridad to raise funds to help small farmers...
The Government of Aragón increases direct aid for drought by 1.2 million euros
Thus, by economic activity, the amount earmarked for aid to Agriculture has increased by some 800,000 euros, from 5.8 million euros to slightly more than 6.6 million euros. As...
EU agricultural production down 1.5% in 2023
In 2023, agricultural production in the European Union (EU) was valued at €537.1 billion at basic prices, down 1.5% from 2022 (€545.4 bn) according to the Economic Accounts for...
Drought aid decree law is approved
The Aragonese Parliament has given its approval in the plenary session held this Thursday to the Decree Law 1/2024 on drought aid prepared by the Department of Agriculture,...
The European Union registers the new Protected Designation of Origin for organic single-vineyard wine “Urbezo”
The soil in this area is stony and well-drained, which, combined with the ecological care of the vineyard, guarantees environmentally friendly production. With this approval,...
MAPA announces the Alimentos de España award for the best extra virgin olive oils
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published today in the Official State Gazette (BOE) the call for the award ‘Alimentos de España Mejores Aceites de Oliva...
Organic crops account for a third of the total planted area, with 82% almond trees and 12.3% pistachio trees
During the meeting, data was also shared on nut plantations in Spain. Thus, the area under organic cultivation was analysed, which represents a third of the total planted, 82% of...
MAPA keeps open the registration period for the course of advice to agricultural and livestock farms
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) is keeping open, until 31 October, the registration period to attend the course of advice on agricultural and livestock...
Farmers and stockbreeders in Aragon will receive 227.8 million euros in advance payments of direct CAP aid
The Spanish Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, is advancing €227.8 million from today, October 16th, until November 30th, to paying agencies in...
The government amends CAP sectoral interventions in fruit and vegetables, wine and beekeeping to improve their effectiveness and strengthen support for the agricultural sector
The Council of Ministers, at the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), has today approved a package of amendments affecting sectoral interventions...
Course ‘Soil fertility management’
The aim of this course is to understand the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the soil and the interaction between them. Based on this knowledge, we can...