International
Nearly 250,000 Spanish farmers will receive 494.5 million in September for fertilizers
The first payment will cover 9.56 million hectares, with amounts of 92.50 euros for irrigated land and 38.33 for rain-fed land.
The EU approves the regulation that makes written contracts mandatory across the food supply chain
The Regulation (EU) 2026/1739, published last Wednesday in the Official Journal of the European Union, makes the written contract for the sale of food mandatory across the Union, strengthening the bargaining position of farmers and livestock producers vis‑à‑vis processors, distributors and retailers.
The EU activates the new Packaging Regulation (PPWR): a structural shift that will transform the agri‑food packaging model
The new European Packaging Regulation (PPWR) comes into application on 12 August: what changes and how it will affect the agri‑food sector
Eco‑schemes account for 82% of CAP applications in Spain
More than 563,000 farmers and livestock producers in Spain submit the single CAP application for the 2026 campaign
The EU enlargement: the major debate that could redefine European agriculture
Although the debate may still seem distant, it will have significant implications for the future of the European agri‑food sector.
The EU wants to shield the agri‑food sector from unfair competition
Agriculture ministers are calling for reciprocity, safeguard clauses and stronger protection for geographical indications in trade agreements with third countries.
The Irish EU presidency will be crucial to ensuring a well‑funded CAP
Ireland’s presidency of the European Union faces a decisive six‑month period for the future of European agriculture, with negotiations on the new Multiannual Financial Framework at the center of the agenda. Spain supports these priorities and calls for unity to ensure a strong CAP and CFP, backed by stable funding and the capacity to respond to the sector’s challenges.
EU-Mexico agreement reshapes the fruit and vegetable trade landscape
The EU-Mexico agreement opens up a new scenario for Spain’s fruit and vegetable sector, which exported 3,154 tonnes to Mexico in 2025 and imported 14,041 tonnes.
