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Spanish agricultural sector faces rising costs and viability concerns
The Spanish agricultural sector is facing a severe crisis driven by rising production costs for diesel and fertilizers, alongside falling product prices. While the Spanish government has extended the agricultural diesel subsidy at 20 cents per liter, professional organizations like UAGN and Asaja argue these measures are insufficient to maintain farm viability.
In Aragon, the regional government has announced 9 million euros in dedicated funds to help farmers cope with rising input costs, supplementing 4.5 million euros from European reserves. Meanwhile, in Castilla y León, the UPA organization is calling for stricter enforcement of the Food Chain Law to prevent abusive pricing by industries.
Specific crops are also under intense pressure. In Extremadura, the industrial tomato sector is facing potential collapse after two consecutive loss-making seasons caused by extreme heat, pests, and high costs. Additionally, the wine sector in Castilla y León is working with regional authorities to improve market positioning and profitability for viticulturists.
Entities
ASAJA · Aragon government · Castilla y León · Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Extremadura · Government of Spain · IDAE · UAGN · UPA Castilla y León
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] The diesel bill for this autumn is expected to reach 56 million euros, representing a 24 million euro increase over last year. www.diariodecastillayleon.es · www.diariodevalladolid.es · www.heraldodiariodesoria.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Asaja estimates a prudent consumption of 20 liters per hectare for soil preparation and sowing. www.diariodecastillayleon.es · www.diariodevalladolid.es · www.heraldodiariodesoria.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Agricultural diesel is priced at 1.649 euros per liter, an increase of nearly 75% compared to September of last year. www.diariodecastillayleon.es · www.diariodevalladolid.es · www.heraldodiariodesoria.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Each hectare prepared and sown costs at least 9 euros more in diesel than in 2025. www.diariodecastillayleon.es · www.diariodevalladolid.es · www.heraldodiariodesoria.es
- [DISPUTED] The agricultural sector faces a total diesel bill of 90 million euros, which is 40 million euros more than in 2025. www.diariodecastillayleon.es · www.diariodevalladolid.es · www.heraldodiariodesoria.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Agricultural organizations are calling for the central government to announce new measures. www.diariodecastillayleon.es · www.diariodevalladolid.es · www.heraldodiariodesoria.es