Andorra Boosts Primary Sector Subsidies to €4.1 Million for 2026, Up 7%

The Andorran government has approved revisions to primary sector subsidies for 2026, increasing the total to €4.1 million—a 7% rise from 2025 figures and 44% above the €2.8 million set at the start of the 2023 legislative term.

Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock Guillem Casal outlined the updates on April 13, following Council of Ministers approval. The changes affect seven regulations, incorporating a 2.7% inflation adjustment (IPC), new support lines and refined criteria to counter rising costs, boost output, promote diversification and reinforce local quality schemes. Appearing alongside Agriculture and Livestock Director Josep Casals, the minister highlighted the sector's key function in landscape upkeep, biodiversity protection and delivery of high-value local products, while aiming to draw in younger farmers.

Pastoralism claims the biggest allocation, exceeding €2.5 million—a 6% gain over 2025. Calf fattening premiums have climbed 10% on average, split by birth season: €632 for March-September births (30% higher under quality programs) and €533 for September-February births (10% rise). Adult cattle support now reaches €690 for animals under 12 years and €203 for those aged 12-16, accounting for feed expenses, at least three months of fattening, meat aging processes and replacement of slaughtered stock with younger Andorran brown breed animals to stabilize herd sizes. Aid coefficients for females now extend to bovines, equines, ovines and caprines, with heavy breed mares receiving boosts to match cow levels. Matching 10% increases apply to IGP Carn d'Andorra and transhumant lamb/kid premiums: €40.56 per lamb/kid and €463.62 per equine.

Key additions cover vegetable crops, fruit trees, aromatic plants and free-range poultry production, offering €5,135 per hectare yearly. These require Productes Agrícoles i Artesans d'Andorra labeling, cap animal numbers at 500-1,000 with scaled payments, and carry a €40,000 budget for roughly 15 producers. Grass mowing support over 1,700 meters hits up to €3,000 per hectare for manual or semi-mechanized efforts, newly including males. Further tweaks address wine, truffles, honey, organic production and animal welfare, allowing farmers input on third-party evaluations.

Casal described the growth as substantial, secured through steady yearly rises and marking the first time subsidies top €4 million. Ramaders d'Andorra S.A. posted €2.36 million in 2025 meat sales—up 44.55% since 2019—despite steady output near 3,350 animals. That year, 248,567 kg were sold, covering 15% of local demand: 760 calves, 84 oxen, 18 equines and 436 lambs/kids processed.