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Croatian agricultural sector restructuring and aid

Overview

In August 2026, Željko Mihelić, President of the Croatian Chamber of Agriculture (HPK), proposed the creation of a domestic restructuring fund. This proposal aimed to help the agricultural sector adapt to a “catastrophic drought” and increase competitiveness by investing in new technologies, improved irrigation, and updated production structures.

By September 2026, the Croatian Government approved several support measures, including a 10 million euro program to assist with autumn sowing for winter crops to mitigate high production costs and climate risks. Additionally, 20 million euros were allocated to address fishing capacity imbalances.

Furthering the HPK’s strategic goals, a new model for the grain sector was proposed involving the construction of five large-scale silos in Slavonian counties. These facilities, intended to be owned by producer organizations, would allow farmers to better control the timing of their sales.

Entities

Croatian Chamber of Agriculture · Željko Mihelić · Government of the Republic of Croatia · David Vlajčić · Croatia

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Croatia approves agricultural aid and new grain storage plans

    Croatia has approved 10 million euros for autumn sowing and 20 million euros for fisheries support, while the Croatian Chamber of Agriculture proposes new farmer-owned silos to boost market power.

  2. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Croatian Chamber of Agriculture proposes restructuring fund

    The Croatian Chamber of Agriculture has proposed a restructuring fund to help farmers adapt to climate change and drought through technological and structural shifts.

Sources

glas-slavonije.hr · radiong.hr