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Valencian Government Unveils €29M Grant Scheme to Foster Generational Renewal in Agriculture

With EU PAC backing, regional tax relief, bonuses for cooperatives, reclaimed land, sustainable practices, the scheme offers tiered subsidies of up to €80,000 for farmers.

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El conseller Barrachina y el president Mazón, con jóvenes emprendedores agrarios, en la sede de Convocal.
Un agricultor de Asaja Alicante en un olivar

Overview

  • Applications are open until October 29, 2025, coinciding with the first anniversary of the DANA storm.
  • Farmers aged 18–40 qualify for a base subsidy of €30,000 that can increase to €80,000 while those aged 41–56 can receive up to €70,000.
  • Additional tranches of €10,000 or €20,000 reward cooperative membership, acquisition of abandoned land, creation of multiple work units and mixed farming operations.
  • The package is integrated with EU FEADER funds and regional measures such as a 60% cut in the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales and the elimination of the inheritance tax.
  • The initiative aims to tackle demographic ageing, reverse land abandonment exacerbated by the October 2024 floods and promote sustainable agriculture across the Comunidad Valenciana.