Support for Spanish farming and food as a strategic sector

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1. The bill would give the agri-food sector new tools to guarantee food supply and food security, especially in crisis situations.
2. The Government would set up yearly aid (de minimis) for farms in crisis, with uniform criteria across the country, while an income stabilization insurance is developed.
3. The minimum VAT rate would apply to energy and to purchases of farm inputs and raw materials while the crisis lasts.
4. Monitoring of agricultural markets would be reinforced and early warning systems created for serious disruptions; strategic reserves of basic foods would also be studied.
5. The combined agricultural insurance system would be reviewed and the law amended so insurance also covers risks to farm income.
6. Nature restoration measures could not reduce the productive capacity of farms, must be funded, and must involve the affected sectors.

Who it affects

• Farmers and livestock breeders: They would receive crisis aid, better insurance coverage and support to improve their position in markets.
• The food industry and distribution: The minimum VAT rate would apply to their energy and raw materials during crises.
• The autonomous communities (regions): They would cooperate in market monitoring and agree on nature restoration measures.
• The rural population: Government rules would have to include a report on their impact on rural areas.

Words worth knowing

Ayudas de mínimis (de minimis aid)

Small public aid that the European Union allows without prior authorization.

Seguros agrarios combinados (combined agricultural insurance)

A public-private insurance system covering farmers against damage such as drought or frost.

Estimación objetiva por módulos (objective estimate by modules)

A way of calculating income tax for some self-employed people using fixed indexes instead of real expenses.

Lonjas de referencia (reference markets)

Markets that publish reference prices for farm products.

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