The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, will travel to Andalusia next week to see firsthand the damage caused by the recent storms that have severely affected agricultural areas in the region.
His visit comes after Spain formally requested the activation of the EU agricultural crisis reserve, a mechanism designed to support farmers facing exceptional circumstances.
The storms, which have hit southern Spain repeatedly in recent weeks, have caused significant losses in crops, infrastructure and livestock operations, particularly in the provinces of Huelva, Cádiz, Sevilla and Córdoba. Many areas remain inaccessible due to flooding, making it difficult to carry out a full assessment of the damage.
Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, has stressed the urgency of mobilizing European support and highlighted the importance of Hansen’s visit to understand the scale of the impact. The minister has also begun a tour of the affected areas to meet with farmers, cooperatives and local authorities.
Agricultural organizations have welcomed the announcement of the commissioner’s visit, noting that the sector is facing serious economic strain and will require both immediate aid and long‑term measures to recover production capacity.
The storms have disrupted harvests, damaged greenhouses and irrigation systems, and caused losses in key crops such as berries, citrus fruits and vegetables. Producers warn that the consequences will be felt in the coming months, both in supply volumes and in production costs.
