# Portuguese agricultural sector challenges and support > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-agricultural-sector-challenges-and-support > Updated: 2026-10-30T15:13:53.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In October 2026, the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers (CAP) organized a demonstration in Lisbon, demanding a 140 million euro package to address rising production costs for fuel and fertilizers. CAP President Álvaro Mendonça e Moura argued that the support is necessary to maintain competitiveness against Spanish farmers, who receive higher subsidies for diesel and fertilizer. The Minister of Agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, responded that a 162 million euro competitiveness package is planned for 2027 due to European regulatory constraints. Later in the month, the Portuguese government announced an additional 10 million euro allocation to assist agricultural holdings damaged by rural wildfires occurring between May and October 2026. These non-reimbursable grants are intended to restore productive capacity for farms that suffered losses exceeding 30% of their potential, specifically targeting infrastructure, equipment, and permanent crops. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Portugal allocates 10 million euros to farmers affected by wildfires Portugal is providing a second 10 million euro grant to help farmers recover from wildfire damage to crops and infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-allocates-10-million-euros-to-farmers-affected-by-wildfires ### 2026-10-12: Portuguese farmers demand 140 million euros to boost competitiveness Portuguese farmers, led by CAP, are demanding 140 million euros in government support to counter rising production costs and maintain competitiveness against Spanish agricultural sectors. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-business-groups-criticize-2027-state-budget --- Cite as: Portuguese agricultural sector challenges and support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-agricultural-sector-challenges-and-support