Jaén .- The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, cautioned on Friday that estimates from the Junta de Andalucía indicate the Andalusian agricultural sector could face a loss of approximately 2 billion euros in aid due to the CAP model proposed by the European Commission for 2028-2034.
During his remarks at the event ‘Agriculture and Energy: Strategic Sectors for the European Union’ organized by Asaja Sevilla and the Institute of Agrarian and Environmental Issues (ICAM), Fernández-Pacheco emphasized that “the new CAP is neither agricultural nor common, and it is undoubtedly unfair and detrimental to Andalusia.”
He stated, “From Andalusia, we have urged the Spanish Government to advocate at the European Council for a model change, to halt this 22 percent budget cut, to firmly oppose a CAP that harms Andalusian farmers and ranchers, and to push for a CAP revision with a vote against it in Europe.”
The minister reiterated that “from Andalusia, we not only reject the budget itself but also oppose the single fund and the structural changes that the new European financial framework proposes for the CAP. We require a robust CAP, independent of other funds, built on two pillars, led by the regions, and that reflects the productive realities of each area, including Andalusia.”
In his address, the minister highlighted the significance of agriculture as a crucial pillar not only for Andalusia but also for the European Union. He noted that the primary sector and its auxiliary industry account for 11 percent of Andalusian GDP, increasing to 16 percent when including agribusiness services.
“This data illustrates the substantial role this sector plays for Andalusia and our leadership in exports,” he remarked.
He added that “in just the first seven months of 2025, Andalusia exported 4.7 million tons of agri-food products valued at 10.346 billion euros, reflecting an increase of nearly 2.8% in value and 5% in volume compared to 2024.” October 17
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