Greece launches 50 million euro aid for frost-damaged crops

Greece has initiated a 50 million euro state aid program to support agricultural producers affected by frost damage during the spring of 2025. The program specifically targets crops that were in the pre-flowering stage, a phase that was not covered by standard ELGA insurance mechanisms.

Minister of Rural Development and Food, Margaritis Schoinas, has signed the Joint Ministerial Decision (KYA) to activate this ad hoc assistance. The process now awaits necessary signatures from the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Athanasios Petralias, and the Governor of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).

To qualify, producers must demonstrate a production loss exceeding 30% at both the individual and regional unit levels. The aid will be calculated based on actual losses, with a maximum cap of 200,000 euros per beneficiary. ELGA is tasked with conducting inspections and determining final amounts, while AADE will perform the final audit. The program covers various regions and crops, including cherries, sour cherries, apples, and quinces across multiple prefectures such as Argolis, Arcadia, Achaia, and Magnesia.