Ministry of Agriculture and Sea Paid Record €1579 Million in 2026

Payments to farmers, foresters, and fishermen reached the highest volume ever between January and October, including national and European support.

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Sea made record payments of €1579 million to farmers, foresters, and fishermen by October 2026, the highest volume ever recorded.

In October, the ministry disbursed €511.5 million to over 180,000 beneficiaries through IFAP. These funds aim to support agricultural, forestry, and fishing activities, covering various national and European support instruments.
Highlights include €243.8 million from the Basic Income Support, €50.3 million for Small Farmers, and €37.7 million from POSEI for animal production in the Azores.
Under the PEPAC Continent, over €51 million was paid for soil conservation, permanent crops, traditional landscapes, and agroforestry mosaics, in addition to support for young farmers, including installation and productive investment premiums.
The fishing sector received €19.3 million through MAR2030 in the Continent and Azores, and €4.5 million was allocated to research and innovation projects under the PRR.
Other completed payments include €10.7 million for fuel load management, €7.9 million in support following Storm Kristin, €4.1 million for Support to Common Land Areas, and €1.5 million in extraordinary diesel aid.
Based on information from the official source: Governo de Portugal - Comunicação (03/11/2026)