Spain Announces €444.5mln Fund for Farmers Affected by the Floods

The Spanish Agriculture, Fishing and Food Ministry (Mapa) plans to allocate €444.5mln in flood-recovery funding for affected farmers and producers in the next three months. Meanwhile, hefty rainfall is forecast to continue this week, troubling recovery efforts.

Of the allocated funds, €200mln will go to farmers as direct support.

"The affected farmer does not need to worry about submitting any application or doing anything for the direct aid. We will not ask for any paperwork, but will grant the aid ex officio...

Spanish Producers Face Severe Losses from Recent Flash Flooding 

The recent flash floods in Spain have left agricultural regions in crisis, with significant losses expected particularly for citrus farmers in Valencia just before harvest. 

The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) has described the effects of the flash flooding as an "unprecedented human disaster" and has called for "patience" in assessing damage in the fields, as the storm system known as a Dana is still active in some areas, and access to others is still limited...

Tropical Storm Debby Moves Up the East Coast, Causing Disruptions to Hog Slaughter

Tropical Storm Debby is moving along the East Coast, bringing heavy rain to North Carolina, South Carolina, and other states through the end of the week. North Carolina and Virginia are facing a significant risk of flooding today, with the National Weather Service forecasting up to 10 inches of rain in some areas.

Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to affect the Southern Plains, where many of the nation's cattle-producing regions are located.

One pork processing plant is reportedly down today due to flooding, which has reduced today’s hog slaughter...

Brazilian Feed and Animal Protein Industries Face Disruptions Amid RS Worst Flood in History

Recent catastrophic rainfall across Rio Grande do Sul (RS), has caused what some are referring to as the worst floods in the history of Brazils most southern state. The city of Porto Alegre recorded alarming numbers where in just three days, 260 mm accumulated, equivalent to more than two months of precipitation.

Approximately 534,000 homes and businesses are without electricity, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The National Municipalities Confederation noted financial damages surpassing R$ 559.8 million (Approximately $110 million)​​...