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2026 Slovenian farm crisis and drought relief

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In late July 2026, Slovenian farmers reported a sharp rise in agricultural diesel prices to a record €1.4 per litre, a 45% increase over six months. Jože Podgoršek, president of the Slovenian Agricultural and Forestry Association, noted the hike adds over €3,000 in annual costs to a typical farm. A week later, the Ministry of Agriculture warned that a severe summer drought was causing extreme crop losses—up to 90% for forage, corn, potatoes, and vegetables—in several regions. By mid-August, Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj announced accelerated relief measures. At the 64th AGRA international agricultural and food fair, the government pledged €8.1 million in emergency aid to combat high energy and fertilizer prices, comprising €5.4 million from the state budget and €2.7 million from EU funds. Combined with €8.45 million being paid out to assist with drought and frost damage, total aid is expected to exceed €16 million. Prime Minister Janez Janša emphasized that food security is a matter of “national survival and strategic infrastructure,” calling for the removal of bureaucratic obstacles regarding irrigation and more flexible regulations. ~~Minister Cigler Kralj also stressed the need for fair value distribution across the supply chain to support the dairy and meat industries.~~ By late August, diesel prices exceeded €1.50 per litre. Podgoršek expressed concern that the €8.1 million aid package is insufficient and noted a competitive disadvantage compared to Croatia, where diesel is approximately 20 cents cheaper per litre. While farmers are seeking dialogue with the Ministry rather than organizing tractor protests, the situation remains critical as drought and fodder shortages are expected to increase fuel consumption during autumn operations. Croatia. In early September, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy proposed an intervention law to provide fuel and tire subsidies for farmers and road transporters. Minister Jernej Vrtovec stated the goal is to mitigate rising costs at the beginning of the supply chain to prevent price increases for consumers. Funding is expected to be drawn from the state-owned company Borzen and EU sources. By mid-September, the National Assembly held an extraordinary session to consider legislative changes, including reducing the excise tax on heating oil from 157.50 to 42 euros per 1,000 liters.

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