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Government announces €20 million support for farmers against rising fertilizer prices

The Portuguese government will launch a new €20 million aid package to help farmers cope with rising fertilizer prices, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Portuguese government has announced a new €20 million support package for farmers to mitigate the impact of rising fertilizer prices. The announcement was made this Friday by the Minister of Agriculture and the Sea, José Manuel Fernandes, in Penafiel.

The minister stated that the support will be implemented under the same conditions as the previous €20 million allocation. This aims to provide financial aid to farmers facing difficulties due to rising production costs, particularly regarding fertilizers.

In addition to immediate financial support, the minister also mentioned the possibility of enhanced direct payments to farmers, which could occur as early as 2026. This measure aims to help stabilize the economic situation of the agricultural sector in Portugal.

The high costs of fertilizers have raised significant concerns among farmers, who are struggling to maintain the profitability of their productions. The government's decision to proceed with this new support comes as an attempt to assist in overcoming this crisis.

The initiative is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to support the agricultural sector, especially during times of volatility in input prices. However, additional details about the implementation of the support have yet to be disclosed.

The launch of this €20 million support is expected to be well received by farmers, who are looking for concrete measures to address the rising production costs of their products. The minister reaffirmed the government's intention to stand by farmers during this challenging period.

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