The measure comes in a context marked by rising production costs. Energy, raw materials, fuel and fertilisers continue to affect the profitability of many farms, especially at a time when producing efficiently is becoming increasingly necessary.
The aim of this aid is to partially compensate farmers for the increase in fertiliser prices and to ease the economic impact that this rise may have on the planning and management of farms.
An extraordinary aid linked to the rise in fertiliser prices
Royal Decree-Law 7/2026 provides for extraordinary and temporary aid aimed at farmers to compensate for the increase in costs caused by the rise in fertiliser prices.
This measure forms part of a broader package of economic responses to the crisis in the Middle East, which also includes actions related to energy, transport, industry, the agricultural sector and the fisheries sector.
In the case of farming, the increase in fertiliser costs has a direct impact on day-to-day activity. It affects crop planning, farm margins and decision-making during the season, especially in crops with higher fertilisation needs.
FEGA publishes a first partial list of beneficiaries
The Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund, FEGA, has published a first partial list of farm holders with 424,593 potential beneficiaries of this extraordinary aid.
According to the information published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, this first partial list provides for a maximum amount of 607 million euros. The aid line, initially endowed with 500 million euros, has been increased to a total of 665 million euros.
Farmers included in this first list have until 27 July, inclusive, to formally accept the aid by means of the corresponding responsible declaration.
This point is important because the aid is not paid automatically unless it is expressly accepted. If it is not accepted within the corresponding deadline, the interested party will be deemed to have waived the aid.
Who can benefit from the aid
The aid is aimed at natural persons, legal entities or entities without legal personality that hold agricultural holdings and have been eligible to receive direct CAP payments in the 2025 campaign.
To be eligible, they must have areas of permanent crops and arable land, excluding fallow land and temporary grassland.
There is also the possibility of including holders of agricultural holdings who, while receiving CAP aid, are registered as holders of agricultural holdings in the corresponding regional agricultural holding registers and have declared agricultural income of at least 5,000 euros in the 2024 tax year.
Expected amounts per hectare
The aid amounts are calculated according to the eligible area and distinguish between rainfed and irrigated land.
According to the information published, the maximum unit amounts are:
• Rainfed area: 38.33 euros per hectare.
• Irrigated area: 92.50 euros per hectare.
No aid will be granted when the amount to be received is less than 100 euros. In addition, the aid will apply up to a maximum of 300 hectares per beneficiary, prioritising irrigated land.
These amounts may be adjusted depending on budget availability, so it is always advisable to check the official information published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and FEGA.
Express acceptance and responsible declaration
One of the most relevant aspects of this aid is that beneficiaries included in the published list must expressly accept it electronically.
Acceptance implies a responsible declaration linked to the purchase or future purchase of fertilisers for application on agricultural holdings for fertilisation purposes during 2026.
In addition, farmers must keep the corresponding supporting documentation and make it available to the Administration if required. Farm logbook records may also be taken into account where applicable.
For this reason, appearing on the published list is not enough. It is essential to review the lists, check the data and correctly formalise the acceptance of the aid within the established deadline.
Why this aid is relevant for the agricultural sector
The increase in production costs remains one of the major challenges facing the agricultural sector. Fertilisers, energy, fuel, water, labour and other inputs are increasingly affecting the profitability of farms.
In this context, any aid aimed at compensating part of these costs can provide support for farmers and agricultural businesses. However, it also highlights a deeper reality: the need to optimise every decision related to fertilisation, plant nutrition and soil management.
It is not only about compensating costs, but about moving towards more efficient agriculture, capable of making better use of available resources and maintaining productivity in an increasingly demanding scenario.
The importance of efficient fertilisation
The rise in fertiliser prices is a reminder of the importance of properly planning crop nutrition. Adjusting applications, understanding the real needs of the plant, improving nutrient efficiency and caring for soil health are key aspects of producing better.
Efficient fertilisation does not mean applying more, but applying better. It means taking into account the type of crop, the condition of the soil, the timing of application, weather conditions and the production objectives of each farm.
In this sense, sustainable soil nutrition and the responsible use of agricultural inputs will become increasingly important to improve profitability and reduce risks in the field.
Producing more efficiently in an uncertain scenario
Extraordinary aid can alleviate part of the economic impact, but it does not eliminate the pressure facing the agricultural sector. Price volatility, international tensions and regulatory changes force farmers and technicians to make increasingly precise decisions.
For this reason, in addition to knowing what aid is available, it is essential to work with an agronomic strategy that makes it possible to improve efficiency, reduce losses and make better use of every resource.
Agrométodos works precisely along these lines, developing solutions for plant nutrition, crop protection and soil improvement, with a technical approach focused on more efficient, sustainable agriculture adapted to the real needs of each farm.
Fertiliser aid 2026: a measure to follow closely
The extraordinary aid for the increase in fertiliser costs is a relevant measure for the agricultural sector, both because of its economic impact and because of the moment in which it arrives.
For farmers, it will be important to check whether they appear on the published lists, verify the data, accept the aid within the corresponding deadline and keep the necessary documentation.
On the Agrométodos blog, we will continue to share analysis on agricultural news, fertilisation, innovation, regulations and sector trends to better understand the challenges and opportunities affecting the field.
FAQs
What is the 2026 fertiliser aid?
It is extraordinary and temporary aid aimed at farmers to partially compensate for the increase in costs caused by the rise in fertiliser prices.
Who can benefit from this aid?
Holders of agricultural holdings that meet the established requirements may benefit, including having been eligible for direct CAP payments in the 2025 campaign or meeting certain conditions related to registration in agricultural registers and declared agricultural income.
What amounts does the aid provide for?
The maximum amounts provided for are 38.33 euros per hectare for rainfed land and 92.50 euros per hectare for irrigated land, subject to the limits and conditions established in the regulations.
Is the aid paid automatically?
Not necessarily. The persons and entities included in the published list must expressly accept the aid within the established deadline. If it is not accepted, it will be understood that they waive it.
Until when can the aid be accepted?
For the first partial list published, the deadline for express acceptance ends on 27 July, inclusive.
Where can the list of beneficiaries be consulted?
The list of potential beneficiaries can be consulted through the FEGA electronic office and the official channels enabled for this aid.
