Strategic Plan Update by the Canary Islands' Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing, and Food Sovereignty

The Canary Islands' Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing, and Food Sovereignty has officially updated its strategic plan for grants covering 2023 to 2025.

This move ensures the alignment of funding with current priorities and legal frameworks, including the recent Law 7/2023 on animal welfare.

Notable Updates

• New subsidy lines to support local agricultural projects such as:
  • the regeneration of the landscape
  • rural culture in Hermigua
• Measures to improve the health of pineapple crops on El Hierro
• Expansion of financial aid to help local livestock sectors, including:
  • installing mobile poultry slaughterhouses on El Hierro
  • animal shelters in Gran Canaria, which are vital for:
    • animal welfare
    • biosecurity, especially after recent avian flu outbreaks
• Support for fisheries to:
  • assist armament vessels
  • aid sectors affected by the volcanic eruption's impact on marine resources

Overall Objectives

The plan reflects ongoing efforts to:

• bolster the rural economy
• protect the environment
• respond to current health crises

This comprehensive update demonstrates the government’s commitment to:

• safeguarding both sustainable agriculture and animal welfare
• supporting local communities through targeted financial assistance