# Spanish agricultural rabbit population control

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-agricultural-rabbit-population-control
> Updated: 2026-10-18T08:18:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Agricultural sectors in Spain are implementing measures to mitigate crop damage caused by rabbit overpopulation.

In Castilla-La Mancha, the regional government has allocated a two-million-euro fund to assist farmers. Managed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the initiative subsidizes up to 70 percent of costs for preventive measures such as installing perimeter fencing, using plant protectors, and removing burrows.

In the Lleida region, specifically the Ponent area, farmers and hunters are undergoing specialized training to manage population surges. Organized by Unió de Pagesos, these sessions cover exceptional control measures, including nighttime operations and the use of non-standard tools and calibers. Reports indicate that over 300,000 rabbits were captured in Ponent between June and September 2025, prompting calls for better coordination between farmers, hunters, and Rural Agents.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Lleida farmers and hunters train to control rabbit overpopulation

Farmers and hunters in Lleida are receiving specialized training to manage a rabbit plague that is causing significant crop damage in the Ponent region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lleida-farmers-and-hunters-train-to-control-rabbit-overpopulation

### 2026-10-07: Castilla-La Mancha allocates €2 million to combat rabbit crop damage

The Castilla-La Mancha government is allocating two million euros to help farmers mitigate crop damage caused by wild rabbit overpopulation through preventive measures and subsidies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-la-mancha-allocates-2-million-to-combat-rabbit-crop-damage

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