🌓 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Modifications to the Strategic Grant Plan of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty for 2023-2025

Published: June 17, 2025|economy-and-business|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands’ Strategic Grant Plan 2023–2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has approved a comprehensive update to its Strategic Grant Plan for 2023 through 2025. The focus is on supporting the agriculture, livestock, fishing, and rural development sectors.

Key Modifications

  • Addition of specific grants aimed at:
    • Strengthening local farmers
    • Promoting native breeds
    • Supporting agricultural innovation
  • Allocation of funds for projects such as:
    • Expansion of subtropical crops in Gran Canaria and La Palma
    • Improvement of viticulture in La Geria
    • Assistance for farmers impacted by droughts and recent natural disasters (e.g., La Palma eruption, forest fires in Tenerife and El Hierro)

Objectives

  • Enhance productivity
  • Preserve endangered local breeds
  • Mitigate economic losses
  • Support rural communities and local economies
  • Emphasized initiatives include:
    • Supporting new entrepreneurial initiatives in rural areas
    • Improving water infrastructure
    • Promoting local food products through fairs and marketing campaigns

Funding and Commitment

Funding, exclusively from regional credits, depends on upcoming budget approvals.

This initiative showcases the government’s commitment to:

  • Sustainable rural development
  • Building resilience amid climate challenges and economic uncertainties.

It aims to ensure continued support for the vital primary sectors in the Canary Islands.