Canary Islands Dairy Farmer Support Program 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a new subsidy program to support dairy farmers in the region for the 2025 campaign. The initiative aims to encourage local farmers to replace their dairy cows with heifers born on the islands, boosting local cattle breeding and maintaining regional dairy production.

Benefits

• Each participating farmer can receive up to €1,000 for every eligible heifer they acquire.

Funding

• Funded by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEAGA).
• The program allocates €200,000 to support the initiative.

Application Process

• Farmers interested in applying have until October 31, 2025, to submit their requests online via the Canary Islands government’s digital platform.

Goals and Significance

This support is part of broader efforts to:

• Strengthen local agriculture.
• Ensure sustainable dairy farming in the region.
• Promote self-sufficiency and regional breeding programs amid ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector.

"Expanding local cattle herds could help safeguard the dairy industry and support regional farmers, which is vital for the local economy and food security."