The agriculture secretary said the notice to open applications for weather-affected farmers could come “at any time” after the order was approved this Wednesday.
“At the moment, all the conditions are met, in fact, I would even say that the dispatch was signed some time ago so that we can proceed with the notifications so that they can apply for this support,” said Maria do Seu Antuns. , in Sabros, where she celebrated the Women’s International.
The Minister returned to the Douro about two months later, in Mesan Frio, visiting vineyards affected by heavy rain and announcing €10 million support for the entire country, affected farmers and that warnings for the nomination period should open until the end of January.
The trip to Douro took place on 13 January, exactly one day after the Council of Ministers approved a financial package to support flood damage relief across the country.
In February, the Association of Professional Vine Growers in the Douro (Prodouro) lamented the impasse that is delaying the restoration of weather-ravaged walls and earth slopes.
“Obviously, we would always like processes to be much faster and much faster, but there are a number of issues that should be guarantees for the management of these funds that belong to all of us,” Maria do Ceu said this Wednesday. Antunes.
The minister said that “unfortunately, even an overview of the situations that occurred was difficult, given that many lands were flooded and there were areas in the country where the livestock itself disappeared.”
The survey was conducted by city councils, farmers’ associations and regional departments of agriculture and fisheries.
The government package approved to combat damage caused by floods and floods includes two measures for agriculture, namely, an incentive under the Rural Development Program (PDR 2020) to restore the physical assets of affected agricultural holdings with the opening of a special notice in measure 3.2. 2 — small investment in the holding, with a financial distribution of 10 million euros.
In the case of funding from the Next Generation package, applicable support rates can be up to 70% in vulnerable areas.
The second measure is aimed at financial compensation for the replacement of animals, totaling 50,000 euros.
The minister said the €10 million was a “reference value” and that if there were more applications, the amount could be increased.
When asked whether the farmers, who had already started work, could apply for support, the minister answered in the affirmative.
“Because the situation is caused by bad weather, we cannot leave people behind. From the moment bad weather occurs, it should be considered suitable,” he said.
Maria do Seu Antunes marked International Women’s Day this Wednesday with a visit to Sabrosa, where Helena Lapa was the first woman elected mayor in the Vila Real area, and the winegrowers’ cooperative is known as the “women’s cellar” and is one of the main faces. winemaker Celeste Marquez.
“Madam Mayor and Engineer Celeste are two examples of what can be done differently,” the minister said, emphasizing that “everyone and everyone should be encouraged to continue doing more and better to reduce inequality and build a better future.” .
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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