Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

West Nile virus spreads in Europe and North America

19 clusters · 59 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Wyoming official confirms West Nile virus in Fremont County horse

In the United States, West Nile virus (WNV) continues to impact equine populations and is increasingly detected in mosquito populations. In Florida, an under-vaccinated 16-year-old Quarter Horse in Indian River County wa

Iberian agricultural fuel cost and economic protests

11 clusters · 49 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Serpa farmers protest rising fuel costs and production pressures

Agricultural producers in Portugal and Spain continue to face economic strain due to rising diesel prices and structural disadvantages. In Spain, the union Unió de Pagesos has demanded the reinstatement of a 10% VAT rate

Spanish agricultural irrigation modernization

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Valdecañas irrigation modernization completed with 9.4 million euro investment

Agricultural modernization efforts through irrigation infrastructure improvements are underway in various Spanish regions. In León, Unicaja has provided financing to the Comunidad de Regantes del Canal de Villadangos to

Fruit Attraction 2026 preparations and sector updates

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Fruit Attraction 2026 to feature potato sector and retail trends

The 18th edition of the Fruit Attraction horticultural trade fair, scheduled for October 6 to 8, 2026, at IFEMA MADRID, is approaching with significant industry engagement. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, the event

Spain wildfire crisis and agricultural emergency 2026

21 clusters · 158 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spain expands regional forest fire prevention and employment programs

By late September 2026, Spain’s ecological crisis continues to be defined by widespread wildfires and extreme weather risks. As of September 24, 2026, data from the Copernicus European Forest Fire Information System (EFF

Spain agriculture: Yield volatility, weather, and markets

19 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Spanish agriculture faces weather shifts and harvest updates

By late September 2026, Spain’s agricultural sector continues to navigate climate-driven volatility, pest outbreaks, and shifting market dynamics. While the grape harvest is advancing rapidly due to intense heat, other s

Canary Islands governance and regional development progress

12 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Canary Islands road agreements vital for territorial cohesion

The Canary Islands government continues to navigate political and social challenges regarding regional financing, migration, and social welfare. Following the partial approval of the ‘Decreto Canarias’ by the Spanish Cou

Italian agriculture crisis: price collapse and climate heat

38 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Italian agricultural sectors face olive oil crisis

The Italian agricultural sector continues to face severe economic distress from collapsing commodity prices and rising production costs. In the durum wheat sector, Cia-Agricoltori Italiani has warned that many farms may

DOCa Rioja market and viticulture developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: DOCa Rioja receives recognition for three new singular vineyards

The Rioja Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa Rioja) has undertaken efforts to expand its market presence and formalize its viticultural distinctions. In Madrid, the organization launched the ‘Rioja es muy de Madrid

Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus spreads in Western Europe

10 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Shamonda virus detected in Iberian Peninsula cattle

The Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus outbreak continues to impact livestock across Europe, with recent detections expanding the geographic footprint to the Iberian Peninsula. In Spain, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisherie

Spanish agricultural production and export trends

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Olive oil market faces geopolitical shifts and new production trends

Spain’s agrifood sector has demonstrated significant growth and shifting production trends. In 2025, Spanish agrifood and fishing exports reached a record 78,044 million euros, driven largely by pork meat and olive oil.

Castilla y León youth driving license subsidies

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Castilla y León allocates 3.25 million euros to support rural bars

The regional government of Castilla y León has established a subsidy program to assist residents aged 18 to 30 in obtaining Class B driving licenses. The initiative is designed to improve mobility, combat rural depopulat

Deoleo sale negotiations stall amid competing bids

8 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Deoleo sale negotiations stall between Dcoop and Coricelli

The bidding process for Deoleo, the global leader in olive oil, has entered a period of stagnation. While the Italian group Coricelli maintains the highest offer at approximately €500 million with secured financing, nego

Spanish agricultural fertilizer and CAP subsidy distribution

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Castilla-La Mancha farmers demand protected PAC funding and new aid

The Spanish government has initiated the distribution of subsidies to farmers to mitigate rising fertilizer costs as part of a 700 million euro Integral Response Plan to the Middle East Crisis. Initial nationwide disburs

EU-Mauritania fishing agreement status

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: EU-Mauritania fishing agreement expiration threatens Spanish fleets

The Spanish fishing sector is facing uncertainty due to the impending expiration of the fishing agreement between the European Union and Mauritania on November 14. Stakeholders are calling for urgent intervention or a on

EU New Genomic Techniques regulatory framework

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: EU agricultural companies sue over new gene technology rules

The European Union is implementing a new regulatory framework for plants derived from New Genomic Techniques (NGT). Established under Regulation 2026/1388, the system distinguishes between two categories: NGT-1, which in

Newcastle disease outbreaks in Spanish poultry

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Spain implements poultry vaccination mandates following Newcastle disease outbreaks

Spain is intensifying efforts to combat Newcastle disease in poultry populations following several outbreaks. In the Castilla y León region, a velogenic strain was confirmed at an organic broiler farm in Segovia affectin

Canary Islands agricultural and livestock subsidies

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Canary Islands upgrades agricultural and fishery training centers

The Government of the Canary Islands has implemented several financial aid measures to support the region's agricultural and livestock sectors. In mid-August 2026, the regional government approved 5.05 million euros in

Changes in Spanish beverage consumption and bar culture

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Spanish beer consumption study highlights social habits and media preferences

Spain is experiencing a shift in beverage consumption habits and traditional social customs. Traditional bar practices, such as serving small portions like ‘cañas’ (small beers) or ‘chatos’ (small glasses of wine), are d

Spanish agricultural policy and international leadership

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Spain calls for EU drought response and CAP funding

Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has been active in international and European agricultural policy. In August 2026, Planas increased Spain’s voluntary contributions to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Spanish wine industry awards and Rueda recognition

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Spanish white wines receive major industry awards

The Spanish wine sector continues to receive significant industry recognition, particularly through the 42nd edition of the Guía Vinos Gourmets 2027 awards. Diez Siglos, a group representing 65 viticulturists within the

Spanish viticulture regulatory and economic reforms

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Spain reforms viticulture rules and announces new wine sector aid

The Spanish government has initiated regulatory reforms to modernize its viticulture sector and align national laws with European Union wine legislation. Through a royal decree, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and

Spanish diesel price economic impacts

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Spanish transport sector faces diesel price risks and employment stabilization

Rising diesel prices, attributed to conflict in the Middle East, have prompted economic relief measures and warnings within Spain’s primary industries. In August 2026, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and

Spanish agricultural climate damage and insurance

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Spain agricultural insurance claims projected to reach 441 million euros in 2026

In 2026, Spain’s agricultural sector faced significant climate-related damages, with Agroseguro projecting total indemnities of 441 million euros. Between January 1 and August 26, approximately 1.28 million hectares of i