Overview
Spanish agriculture is characterised by a high contribution to the country’s economy, with the primary sector accounting for 2.9% of the country’s economy (total GVA). Spanish agriculture is highly varied, with significant diversity in climate, topography, and soil conditions. This results in significant differences in types of farming between territories. Vegetables and horticulture, fruit and pigmeat are the most important sectors in terms of production value. Spain is responsible for half of the EU’s production of olives and for one third of fruit.
Goal and strategy
Spain has designed a strategy that combines national and regional elements. This will provide support to all farmers with a fair approach, while taking into account regional specificities. The Spanish CAP Plan seeks the sustainable development of farming, food, and rural areas, ensuring food security through a competitive agri-food sector. To reach this objective, the consolidation of a lively rural environment will be a key focus, thanks to a wide range of measures aimed at contributing to environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
Overview of key elements and choices defined by Spain in its approved CAP Strategic Plan for the implementation of the CAP 2023-27.
- En síntesis: España Plan Estratégico De La PAC
Visión general de los elementos y opciones clave definidos por España en su plan estratégico de la PAC aprobado para la aplicación de la PAC 2023-27.
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Spain's CAP Strategic Plan 2023-27
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Spain's CAP Strategic Plan on the national website
Spain’s 2023 annual performance report on the national website
The annual performance report (APR) presents: spending, outputs, and results achieved through the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
The APRs cover a qualitative and a quantitative overview of the CSPs’ implementation, providing an outline of the expenditures and performance achieved.
Timeline
- 30 August 2023
The Commission approved Spain’s first amendment to the CAP Strategic Plan.
- 31 August 2022
The Commission approved Spain’s CAP Strategic Plan.
- 27 July 2022
Spain submitted a revised proposal, addressing the Commission’s observations on the first draft.
- 21 April 2022
Spain’s comments on Commission observation letter.
- 31 March 2022
Commission sent an observation letter on Spain’s CAP Strategic Plan.
- 29 December 2021
Spain submitted its first proposal for a CAP Strategic Plan.
- 18 December 2020
Commission issued a Staff Working Document containing recommendations for Spain’s CAP Strategic Plan.
Legal basis
Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by EU countries under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans).
Documents
Specific requests to review the CAP Strategic Plan
Implementing decision
Observation letters
Staff Working Documents
Commission Staff Working Document SWD2020 (374) – Spain
