The Government Subdelegate in Huelva, María José Rico, detailed this Thursday the disbursement of over €41.5 million in extraordinary aid for farmers, ranchers, and fishermen affected by the storms in January and February.
The Government of Spain has mobilised a total of €41,549,074.12 for the province of Huelva, aimed at alleviating the damage caused by the series of storms that hit the area between January and February 2026. The Government Subdelegate in Huelva, María José Rico, presented this Thursday the balance of the aid, which benefits farmers, ranchers, and shipowners.
Over €40 million for Huelva's farmers and ranchers
The largest portion corresponds to the agricultural sector, with €40.3 million already distributed among 3,244 farmers and ranchers included in the first two lists of beneficiaries. The first list, with €27.8 million, reached 2,545 holders; the second, of €12.5 million, has included 699 new beneficiaries. As Rico explained, these payments are part of the Royal Decree-Law 5/2026, of February 5, which established extraordinary measures for the recovery of agricultural operations.
The second list mainly includes farmers and ranchers who did not receive CAP aid in the 2025 campaign, as well as young farmers who applied for incorporation aid in that same year. The subdelegate announced that a third list of potential beneficiaries will be published soon, so the aid does not end here.
“The Government of Spain maintains a firm commitment to the primary sector of the province of Huelva, promoting extraordinary measures that allow for a swift response,” emphasised María José Rico.
Compensation for agricultural insurance and fishing fleet
Another measure included in the extraordinary package is compensation for damages not covered by agricultural insurance policies. In the whole of Andalusia and Extremadura, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has paid €4,814,761 to 874 farmers and ranchers, and will continue to make new payments as assessments are completed.
In the fishing sector, Huelva stands out as the Andalusian province with the highest volume of allocated funds. The extraordinary aid to compensate for the loss of income of the fleet affected by the storms amounts to €1,244,338.29 for 211 shipowners. Of these, 207 have already been granted aid, amounting to €1,225,975.28. The beneficiaries are shipowners of vessels based in Ayamonte, Huelva, Isla Cristina, Lepe, Palos de la Frontera, and Punta Umbría, who suffered shutdowns and income losses due to bad weather.
In total, the aid already granted benefits 229 fishing vessels in the province. The subdelegate has noted that these measures strengthen the economy, employment, and territorial cohesion of the province, especially in coastal towns where fishing is a fundamental pillar.
A relief for Huelva's agriculture and coast
The storms in January and February caused severe damage to crops, agricultural infrastructure, and fishing activities, with days of forced shutdowns. For farmers and ranchers, the aid represents a relief in a context of tight margins. The €40.3 million already disbursed has reached operations throughout the province, from the Sierra to the Condado and the Coast.
Shipowners, for their part, see part of the losses from a campaign that started unfavourably covered. The rapid processing of the aid, as Rico highlighted, has been key to making the funds available. Those interested who have not yet received notification can stay alert for the publication of the third list of farmers and the upcoming resolutions of assessments in the fishing sector.
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