The agricultural organisation has warned that some forms of production are no longer economically viable. As an example, it points out that producing one tonne of maize cost around 200 euros during the 2026 season, while in 2027 the cost is expected to reach about 250 euros. The problem, according to ASAJA, is that this increase is not necessarily reflected in the price received by farmers, which is determined by market quotations and port benchmarks.
ASAJA CALLS FOR AGRICULTURAL DIESEL TO COST LESS THAN ONE EURO
Against this backdrop, ASAJA Huesca is calling for a reduction in fuel taxes and a state subsidy to ensure that the fuel used by farmers and livestock breeders does not exceed one euro per litre. It is also asking for safeguard clauses on cereal imports to be reviewed and for progress on structural measures such as land consolidation, the modernisation of irrigation systems, greater investment in research to tackle pests and a reduction in the bureaucracy facing the sector.
Drought is another major problem. The organisation estimates a 45% to 50% reduction in available forage, both in quantity and quality, which will force farmers to bring forward supplementary feeding for animals by around a month. ASAJA warns that this could double costs on some farms and is calling for direct aid for extensive livestock farming.
AID FOR LIVESTOCK FARMERS AFFECTED BY THE FIRES
ASAJA Huesca is also requesting a specific support scheme for livestock farmers affected by forest fires and wants grazing to be allowed to continue on burned plots without affecting their CAP declarations. The organisation welcomes the compensation approved by the Government of Aragon for tractors and machinery, although it is calling for the payments to be made as soon as possible. Its president, Fernando Luna, warns that unless action is taken on costs and structural problems, more and more land will remain unseeded and more farms will struggle to continue operating.
