Italy changes aid rules for farms hit by January 2026 storms
Italy's agriculture ministry has issued a decree changing the state aid rules for compensating farms damaged by severe weather starting 18 January 2026 in Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily. The change follows a 2026 emergency law that lets eligible farms in these regions use recovery measures despite a normal restriction. The decree also deals with an error in the Sardinia declaration, which left out damage to farm buildings and equipment.
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What does it mean?
Farmers in Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily whose land or businesses were damaged by the winter storms can get government help more easily now. The government can also fix a mistake that left out damage to farm buildings in Sardinia.
Who is affected?
Farm businesses and farming cooperatives in Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily that were damaged by the January and February 2026 weather.