G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Member Title of measure Description Products Cost of measure From To Area/Pillar Legal 
Reference/SourceDocument symbol Issue date
European Union Direct payments application
date delayed; increased rate
ofadvances from 50to75%
fordirect payments andfrom
75% to85% for rural
developmentAllows member States todelay thedatefor
farmers toapply fordirect payments in
2020 NA Domestic Support Regulation  (EU) 2020/5
01, and 
Regulation  (EU) 2020/5
31G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union CAP checks derogations Derogations from some rules onchecks for
Direct Payments andRural Development
which are impractical due to Covid-19NA Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/589G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Rural Development CRII+ Simplification forfinancial instruments, and
other simplification inadministration of
rural development programmesNo additional funds Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/558G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Authorising agreements and
decisions ontheplanning of
production inthemilk and
milk products sectorAllowing farmers, farmers' organisation or
associations, foraperiod of6months, to
take actions such as:withdrawal from the
market forfreedistribution, transformation
and processing, storage, joint promotion
andtemporary planning ofproduction for6
monthsMilk and milk
productsNA Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/599G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Flexibility inmarket support
programmes forolive oiland
table olives, national
apiculture programmes and
the school milk and fruit
schemesFlexibility toamend programmes inthe
olive sector. Inapiculture possibility to
delay certain programme activities. Forthe
school schemes carryover ofunused budget
availability forschool year 2019/20 to
2020/21Oliver oiland table
olives, apiculture,
milk and fruitNo additional funds Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/600G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Authorising agreements and
decisions on market
stabilisation inthepotatoes
sectorAllowing farmers, farmers' organisation or
associations, foraperiod of6months, to
take actions such as:withdrawal from the
market forfreedistribution, transformation
and processing, storage, joint promotion
andtemporary planning ofproduction for6
monthsPotatoes NA Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/593G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Authorising agreements and
decisions on market
stabilisation inthecutflowers
and ornamental foliage sectorAllowing farmers, farmers' organisation or
associations, foraperiod of6months, to
take actions such as:withdrawal from the
market forfreedistribution, jointpromotion
andtemporary planning ofproduction for6
monthsCut flowers and
ornamental foliageNA Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/594G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Temporary framework for
state aidmeasures tosupport
theeconomy inthecurrent
COVID-19 outbreakIncrease temporary state aidlimit tomax
€100.000 perfarmer and €800.000 for
food processing and marketing companiesNA Domestic Support (2020/C 91 I/01) 
(2020/C 112 I/01) C 
(2020) 3156 finalG/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(BE)Indemnisation desentreprises
actives dans laproduction
primaire agricoles dans le
cadre delacrise sanitaire du
Covid-19 Payments toproducers ofprimary products
in the agricultural sector.EUR 0.2 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(FI)Aidtoundertakings inthe
primary agricultural sector.
Extension. Direct grants. Supports undertakings active
inprimary agricultural production inorder
tocover their immediate liquidity needs
andensure that they cancontinue their
coreactivities during thecrisis andcontinue
to operate after the crisis EUR 78  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
European Union
(EL)Capped Business Loan's
Portfolio Guarantees forNew
Working Capital LoansTheagricultural partofageneral scheme
forallsectors oftheeconomy. Remedy for
aserious disturbance intheeconomy,
Direct grant and GuaranteeDomestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(EL)Support to floriculture sector Direct grants Floriculture EUR 10.13 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(HUN)Crisis Rural Guarantee
Programme (covering thefood
chain)Crisis Rural Guarantee Programme by
AVHGA HUF 100  000 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
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European Union
(IT)Compensation for the
agricultural, forestry and
fishery sectors intheFriuli
Venezia Giulia region FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA, Remedy serious
disturbance, Agriculture, forestry and
fishing, Direct grant Interest subsidyEUR 100  Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(IT)Emergency aidscheme for
primary agricultural
production, fishery and
aquaculture CampaniaCAMPANIA, Remedy serious disturbance,
Crop andanimal production, hunting and
related service activities, Direct grantEUR 12.5 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(IT)Emergency aidscheme for
primary agricultural
production, fishery and
aquaculture CampaniaRemedy foraserious disturbance inthe
economy, Crop and animal production,
hunti andFishing andaquaculture. Direct
grant. EUR 70 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(LAT)Income stabilisation in
agricultural, fishery andfood
sectorThe support takes the form of direct grants EUR 35.5 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(LAT)Loan scheme tosupport
companies intheagricultural
sector under Section 3.1Under thescheme, support willbegranted
intheform ofzero-interest rateloans by
the Rural Support Service,EUR 1.5 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(NL)Compensation fordamages
caused byCOVID-19 outbreak
tohorticulture, floriculture and
potato sectorsEUR 600 million willbeallocated toaid
farmers and traders inthefloricultural
sector and companies inthespecialty
horticultural sector forthefood-service
market. EUR50million willbeallocated to
compensate potato growersHorticulture, 
floriculture, potatoEUR 650 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Green lanes at borders Implementation of the Green Lanes under 
the Guidelines for border management 
measures to protect health and ensure the 
availability of goods and essential service
EUR 14.7  millionMarket Access C(2020) 1897 final G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union 
(BE, DK, FR, NL)Export financing schemes
(general schemes, non-
agriculture specific)All agriculture-specific or agricultural part of 
general schemes are required to respect 
the Nairobi Ministerial Decision on Export 
Competition. Export 
competitionG/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
Europen Union 
(CZ)Direct grants to reduce 
outstanding principals of bank 
loansDirect grants under Temporary Framework,
crop andanimal production, hunting and
related service activitiesCrops and animal
productionEUR 36.3 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
Europen Union 
(CZ)Liquidity aid for agriculture, 
food and feed productionDirect grants under Temporary Framework EUR 363 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
Europen Union 
(CY)Direct grant schemes for 
various agricultural subsectorsDirect grants under Temporary Framework -
Remedy foraserious disturbance inthe
economyEUR 3.3 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(IT)Support for undertakings 
carrying out activities in the 
agricultural, forestry, fishery 
and aquaculture sectors and 
the activities related theretoDirect grants under Temporary Framework.
Thepackage ofmeasures aims toensure
thatsufficient liquidity remains available in
the market, tocounter the liquidity
shortage faced byundertakings because of
the COVID-19 outbreak.EUR 1.2 billion Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(LT)Compensation for companies 
active in the agricultural, food, 
forestry, rural and fishery 
sectors by way of individual 
guarantees on loans and 
direct grants to compensate 
for the interestDirect grants under Temporary Framework. EUR 59 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(LIT)Grants and subsidised loans to 
the agriculture and 
aquaculture sectorsDirect grants under the Temporary
Framework.EUR 7.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(PL)Interest rate subsidies for 
farmersCrop andanimal production, hunting and
related service activities toundertakings
active inagricultural primary production in
PolandEUR 9 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(MT)Potato to Namibia 500 tonnes granted as food aid. Potatoes International Food
aidG/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union Private Storage CheeseAllowing for private storage - 100 000 T.
Scheme closed for applications on 30 June 
2020.
Total Quantity offered 47 711 tonnes 
Contracted as per 31 October 43,669 
tonnes.
In store per 31/12: 0 tonnesCheese Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation  (EU) 2020/5
91G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
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European Union Private Storage butter Allowing for private storage - 140 000 T.
Scheme closed forapplications on30June
2020.
Total Quantity offered 67 694 tonnes.
Contracted asper 31October 65,004
tonnes.
In store per 31/12: 0 tonnesbutter Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/597G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
European Union Private Storage SMP Allowing for private storage 90 000 T.
Scheme closed forapplications on30June
2020.
Total Quantity offered 20 138 tonnes.
Contracted asper 31October 18,300
tonnes.
In store per 31/12: 0 tonnesSkim milk powder Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/598G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
European Union Private Storage Sheep meat Allowing for private storage.
Closing day for applications 17 July 2020.
Total Quantity offered 140 tonnes.
Contracted as per 31 October 15 tonnes.
In store per 31/12: 0 tonnes.Sheep meat Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat)Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/595G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
European Union Private Storage Beef meat Allowing for private storage.
Closing day for applications 17 July 2020.
Total Quantity offered 2 215 tonnes.
Contracted asper 31October 1,959
tonnes.
In store per 31/12: 0 tonnes.Beef meat Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/596G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
European Union Flexibility  in market  support 
programmes for wine and fruit 
and vegetables sectors. 
Addition for the wine sector 
not yet finalisedF&V: Increase the part Operational
Programmes canuseoncrisis prevention.
Wine: Open upthepossibility fortheuseof
crisis distillation, storage aidforwine and
some increased flexibility concerning
mutual funds, green harvesting, harvest
insurance and investment aids.Wine, fruit and
vegetablesNo additional funds Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/592 G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union Rural Development - Lump 
sum to farmersMember States willbeallowed togrant a
lump sum payments ofuptoEUR 7 000
perfarmer from unspent amounts ofrural
development allocations for 2014-20.Max 1% ofrural
development 
envelope of EU
member State in
question. No
additional  fundsDomestic Support Regulation (EU) 
2020/872 G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(BE)Direct grants to producers Scheme tosupport potato andornamental
plant growers in  Flanders.Potato and
ornamental plantsEUR 35 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(BG)Direct grant to farmers Aidtoprovide liquidity tofarmers active in
primary agricultural (ruminant breeders
and potato growers).EUR 29 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(CY)Piglets for slaughter in order 
to reduce pork surpluses on 
the marketLiquidity pig sector. Pigs EUR 0.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(EL)Direct Grants - Rescuing 
undertakings in difficultySupport toprimary agricultural producers/
open-air market sellers.EUR 14.8 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(EL)Direct Grants - Rescuing 
undertakings in difficultySupport toprimary livestock producers
active in sheep and goat farming.Sheep and goats EUR 31.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(EL)Direct Grants - Rescuing 
undertakings in difficultySupport toprimary production asparagus
producers.Asparagus EUR 4.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(HU)Temporary aid scheme for 
primary agricultural 
production, food processing 
(incl. processing and 
marketing of agricultural 
products), fisheries and 
aquaculture, forestry and 
game management sectorsRemedy foraserious disturbance inthe
economy, Crop and animal production,
hunting and related service activities,
Forestry and logging, Fishing and
aquaculture and Manufacture offood
products. Doubling ofbudget from EUR99
million to EUR 198 million.EUR 198 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(IE)provide support to farmers 
with a beef finishing 
enterprise in the form of 
direct grantsBeef finisher payment. Beef  EUR 50 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
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European Union
(IT)Guarantee scheme to support 
SMEs in the agriculture, 
forestry, fishery and 
aquaculture sectorsAmendment ofthescheme -Loans and
direct grants forcosts ofloans under the
Temporary Framework (Loan guarantees
and grants under theISMEA Guarantee
Fund. Guarantee scheme tosupport SMEs
intheagriculture, forestry, fishery and
aquaculture sectors under. Inclusion of
micro and small UiD). Increase ofinitial
budget ofEUR 100 million byEUR 250
million  EUR 350 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(IT)Loans provided by ISMEA in 
favour of undertakings of the 
agricultural and fishery sector 
affected by the COVID‑
19 
outbreak Increased budget forthismeasure from
EUR 30million toEUR 100 million. The
scheme, which willbeopen toSMEs active
inthese sectors aims atenabling those
companies tohave access tothefinancial
means they need tocover their immediate
working capital needs, thushelping them to
continue their activities EUR 100 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(LV)Direct Grant Forestry sector Support for forestry cooperatives. EUR 1.14 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(LT)Grants to agricultural sector Amendment -budget increase fortheloan
parts only ofthismeasure. Direct grants
under temporary extension ofeligibility
period -framework forbovine andmilk
producers  Bovine and milk EUR 9.5 million
(grants); EUR 90
million (loan)Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1. 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
European Union
(LT)Compensation of damage 
caused by natural disasters or 
exceptional occurrencesCompensation forincome loss inpoultry
and eggs sector.Poultry EUR 20 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(MT)Direct aid to land farmers Direct grant per hectare. EUR 1.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(PT)Support the agri-food 
producers in Madeira to meet 
the operational and cash-flow 
requirementsCredit lineforadvances onPOSEI aid–
Madeira.EUR 0.00885 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(RO)Aid for pig breeders Direct grant based onthe production
capacity.Pigs EUR 24.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(RO)Aid for poultry breeders Direct grant based onthe production
capacity.Poultry EUR 22.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(RO)Aid for bovine breeders Direct grant tothebovine breeding sector
based on number of adult female bovine. Bovine  EUR 7.4 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(BE)Aid for producers of ware 
potatoes who own a stock of 
over-the-counter potatoes in 
WalloniaDirect aid.Themaximum aidisequal to
EUR 50pertonne ofware potatoes owned
andstored on15May2020. Itislimited to
20 tonnes of ware potatoes per hectarePotatoes EUR 10.4 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(EE)Support to food processing 
sectorDirect grant. Measure isopen only tothe
food processing sector (processing of
agricultural products into non-agricultural
food products).EUR 1.5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(EL)Aid for certain vegetable 
producersDirect grant. Kalamon olives grower,
certain watermelon and spring potato
growers aswell ascertain greenhouse
growers on CreteFruits and vegetables EUR 39.6  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(LV)Income stabilisation in 
agricultural, fishery and food 
sectorDirect grant. Pigbreeding sector hasbeen
included aseligible sector within an
unchanged budget.EUR 35.5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(LT)Support to Poultry farmers 
and poultry processing 
industryDirect grants topoultry producers andthe
poultry processing industry (broiler and
turkey). Poultry EUR 12 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(MT)Direct aid to animal farmers Direct grant. Tobegranted based onthe
number of animals in 2019Livestock EUR 2.5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(SL)Rural development support to 
SMEs in agri-food sectorDirect grants. Support willbegranted to
beneficiaries that areSMEs active inthe
processing, marketing ordevelopment of
foodstuffs. The beneficiary must have
suffered more than 30% lossofrevenue
from the sale ofproducts topublic
institutesEUR 1.5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
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European Union
(HR)Aid for primary agricultural 
producersThe aidscheme isdesigned toprovide
financial assistance tofarmers. Aidunder
thisscheme canbegranted tothefollowing
sectors:
•	 Cow, calf, cattle and sow breeding;
Production ofapples, mandarins and
potatoesLivestock, apples,
mandarins and
potatoesEUR 9.3 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(HR)Grants for producers of 
fattening pigsFinancial support forproducers offattening
pigsPigs EUR 0.4 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(SL)Intervention measures to
mitigate theeffects ofthe
COVID-19 epidemic onthe
economy.Theagricultural partofageneral scheme
forallsector oftheeconomy. Intotal €2
billion. Several sub-measures including
direct grants, taxadvantages, guarantees
andwage subsidies, Various sections under
the Temporary Framework  EUR 14.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
European Union
(SL)Support for self-employed in 
form of monthly basic income 
and partial compensation for 
the lost income due to 
quarantineFarmers eligible forageneral scheme open
forself-employed inallsectors except
financial services. 
The measure consists of two schemes.
(a)	 Scheme 1: Monthly basic income and;
(b) Scheme 2:Reimbursement ofapart
of the lost income due to quarantine.Total EUR
378 millionDomestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.424-Mar-21
European Union
(CY)Support for producer groups 
and organisations active in 
distribution of agric. ProductsDirect grants. Eligible foraidareorganised
producer groups and/or producer
organisationsEUR 0.56  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(CZ)COVID-19 aid to agricultural 
primary production and to 
food and feed productionDirect grants aslaiddown intheprogram
AGRICOVID. The aid isdesigned to
preserve theviability ofenterprises where
these measures have directly affected the
demand and supply chain and the
agricultural and food production and
thereby limited the activities ofthe
enterprises concernedEUR 110  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(EL)Aid to farmers in the sectors 
of buffalo breeding, outdoor 
watermelon production, 
greenhouse crops production 
and summer and autumn 
potatoes productionDirect grants tocompensate forthelossof
income inthesectors concerned during the
COVID 19 pandemic Buffalo, watermelon,
crops and potatoesEUR 26  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(LIT)Temporary State Aid to Fur 
Animal Keepers facing 
economic difficulties caused 
by the outbreak of Covid-19Alleviate thedifficulties faced byfuranimal
keepers (specifically, mink keepers), who
were notable toselltheir production
because ofthemandatory closure offur
auctions, due to the COVID-19 pandemicFur EUR 5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(LUX)Direct grant scheme for beef, 
pork, goat and sheep meat 
sectorsSupport producers who have suffered
severely reduced incomes duetomeasures
taken tolimitthespread oftheCOVID-19,
especially intheperiod during March to
May 2020Beef, pork, goat and
sheep meatEUR 1.5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(LUX)Direct grants for the seed 
sectorSupport producers who have suffered
severely reduced incomes duetomeasures
taken tolimitthespread oftheCOVID-19,
especially intheperiod during March to
May 2020Seed EUR 0.5  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(LUX)Direct grants for the wine 
sectorSupport producers who have suffered
severely reduced incomes duetomeasures
taken tolimitthespread oftheCOVID-19,
especially intheperiod during March to
May 2020Wine EUR 0.1  million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(PL)Aid for producers of 
ornamental plants 
(chrysanthemums) threatened 
by a loss of liquidity due to 
restrictions on the agricultural 
market caused by the COVID-
19 epidemicDirect grant toproducers ofornamental
plantsOrnamental plants EUR 40 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
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European Union
(PL)Support for pig breeding 
farmersThemeasure istoaddress theriskoflosing
financial liquidity of pig breeding
undertakings, affected bytheeconomic
repercussions of the COVID-19 outbreak.Pigs EUR 39.2 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
European Union
(RO)Aid to wine grape producers Direct grant to wine producers Wine EUR 12.4 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.4 24-Mar-21
Israel Restrictions on commercial 
activites and lockdownsThegovernment ofIsrael issued various
restrictions oncommercial activities in
order toreduce theinfection andthevirus
spread. Agricultural production andrelated
services have been excluded from these
regulations. Similarly, governmental
services infarms andports ofentry, such
as plant protection and veterinary
inspections, have continued, even though
teleworking andfocusing onurgent work
were encouraged. Other G/AG/GEN/160  
G/AG/GEN/160/Add.117-Mar-21
Israel Water quota increaseAnadditional water quota of71million m3
wasauthorised foragriculture, sothatlocal
food production could guarantee adequate
food supplies during the crisis. Other G/AG/GEN/160/Add.1 17-Mar-21
Israel Farm workers employment Due tothespread oftheepidemic, the
entry offoreign workers andPalestinian
workers intotheState ofIsrael hasbeen
restricted. Therefore, expired work visas
forexisting foreign workers have been
extended. Aspecial mobility procedure
allows aworker tomove forashort period
oflessthan onemonth toanother farm.
This flexibility was introduced assome
industries, such asthe flower sector,
reduced their activity significantly while
other industries greatly increased their
need forworkers, due tounavailable
workers or increased consumer demand. Other G/AG/GEN/160/Add.1 17-Mar-21
Israel Farm workers employment Aspecial fund of6million ILSwasgranted
tosupport logistic expenses ofpublic
institutions recruiting volunteers toreplace
absent agricultural workers. Furthermore,
12million ILSwere allocated tofund non-
profit organisations that coordinated the
engagement ofvolunteers during the first
COVID-19 wave (18March –30June). A
significant increase involunteers in
agriculture wasrecorded during thecrisis.
Inparticular, about 12,000 volunteers
participated in87,000  workdays onfarms
during the first COVID-19 wave.Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/160/Add.1 17-Mar-21
Israel Launching of e-Commerce 
platformsThe outbreak oftheepidemic and the
isolation guidelines have accelerated the
launching ofecommerce platforms, under
theauspices ofMARD andtheInnovation
AuthorityOther G/AG/GEN/160/Add.1 17-Mar-21
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Israel Agricultural investments Toimprove food resilience and for
contending with theeconomic effects on
farmers associated with COVID-19, an
Acceleration Plan isbeing developed. It
includes R&D funding, investments in
precision agriculture and yield improvement 
technologies, vertical agriculture, building
ofcentral and regional markets, the
development ofdigital trade arena,
infrastructure improvements inperipheral
villages, soil betterment inthe Arava
region, agricultural water networks
rehabilitation invillages, converting rainfed
intoirrigated areas, andbuilding regional
reservoirs for catching marginal water.Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/160/Add.1 17-Mar-21
Israel Facilitating food supply, 
Voluntary duty-free TRQs During the lockdown period, MARD
conducted daily inventories offresh
agricultural produce, toidentify missing
items andfacilitate their importation when
needed. Inparticular, shortage ofsome
basic consumer products, such aseggs and
certain preserved goods was observed
during March–April 2020. Asaresponse,
incentives were putinplace toencourage
importers toimport these products as
quickly aspossible. Forexample, voluntary
zero-tariff ratequotas forallWTO Members
were increased to import onions,
cucumbers andeggs. ThePlant Protection
andInspection Services andtheVeterinary
and Animal Health Services have also
facilitated imports byaccepting copies of
the original phytosanitary orhealth
certificates under certain conditions.Fresh produce (eggs,
onions, cucumbers)
and certaing
preserved goods.Market Access G/AG/GEN/160   
G/AG/GEN/160/Add.117-Mar-21
Israel Aid package An aid package was developed for
agriculture activities affected byexport
constraints andforniche products forthe
local market. These include fresh produce
affected bydeclining airtransport, produce
affected bytheclosing oftheFlower and
Plant Auction intheNetherlands, andby
cancellation oforders. Theaidisprovided
forcrops soldfresh, andiscalculated so
thatgrowers thatwere hitthehardest will
receive ahigher rate ofassistance. The
total aid should not exceed 600,000 ILS. Fresh produce
(flowers, crops)Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/160/Add.1 17-Mar-21
United States of
AmericaCoronavirus Food
Assistance Program (CFAP)TheCFAP provides vitalfinancial assistance
toproducers ofagricultural commodities
who, due tothe COVID-19 outbreak,
suffered afive‑
percent-or-greater price
decline over aspecified time orwho had
losses due tomarket supply chain
disruptions andface additional significant
market costsDomestic Support Coronavirus Aid, Relief, 
and Economic 
Stability  (CARES) Act, 
the Commodity Credit 
Corporation (CCC) 
Charter Act- 
https://www.farmers.g
ov/cfapG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaUSDA
Farmers to Families
Food BoxUSDA partners with national, regional and
local suppliers, whose workforce hasbeen
significantly impacted bytheclosure of
restaurants, hotels andother food service
businesses, topurchase uptoUSD 3 billion
infresh produce, dairy andmeat products.
Suppliers willpackage these products into
family-sized boxes, then transport them to
food banks, community and faith-based
organizations, andother non-profits serving
Americans in needFresh produce, dairy
and meat productsUSD 3 billion Domestic Support Families First 
Coronavirus Response 
Act- 
https://www.ams.usda.
gov/selling-food-to-
usda/farmers-to-
families-food-box G/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
9G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
United States of
AmericaCrop Insurance USDA isworking with Approved Insurance
Providers toprovide additional flexibilities
inresponse toCOVID-19, including butnot
limited toenabling electronic reporting and
transactions, extending dates and deadlines 
forvarious reports, providing additional
time and deferring interest onpremium
and other payments.Crops  Domestic Support existing authorities- 
https://www.farmers.g
ov/coronavirusG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaMarketing Assistance
Loans (MAL) MALs now mature at 12 months rather than 
ninemonths andthisflexibility isavailable
for nonrecourse loan commodities.Domestic Support CARES Act- 
https://www.fsa.usda.g
ov/news-room/news-
releases/2020/usda-
announces-loan-
maturity-for-marketing-
assistance-loans-now-
extended-to-12-monthsG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaUSDA
Farm Loans USDA isproviding additional flexibilities to
provide producers with credit options in
response tothe coronavirus pandemic.
USDA isrelaxing theloanmaking process,
extending deadlines, making disaster
set‑
aside provisions (normally used inwake
ofnatural disasters) available todirect loan
borrowers whohave been impacted bythe
pandemicDomestic Support existing authorities- 
https://www.farmers.g
ov/coronavirusG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaSupplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP) USDA hasallowed flexibilities toreduce the
need forface-to-face contact forSNAP. For
example, USDA isallowing states to
conduct SNAP  quality control interviews by
telephone instead ofinperson. USDA has
also offered states an optional
45‑
day extension oncertain quality control
case reviews. The Families First
Coronavirus Response ActandCARES Act
provide USDA acontingency reserve should
SNAP exceed budget estimates.Domestic Support Families First 
Coronavirus Response 
Act, CARES Act, and 7 
CFR 272.3©- 
https://www.usda.gov/
coronavirus/food-
assistanceG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaSpecial Supplemental 
Nutrition Program
for Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC) USDA hasbeen expeditiously approving
state requests toallow foradditional
substitution options ifavailability ofcertain
WIC-prescribed foods islimited. USDA is
alsominimizing face-to-face interaction in
WICbyreducing required visits totheclinic
through avariety ofwaivers, temporarily
waiving in-person requirements for
enrolling/reenrolling forWICandpicking up
WIC benefits, and allowing deferment of
certain medical tests. The Families First
Coronavirus Response ActandCARES Act
provide USDA additional funding.Domestic Support Families First 
Coronavirus Response 
Act and CARES Act- 
https://www.usda.gov/
coronavirus/food-
assistanceG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaFood Distribution Under thePresidential Declaration ofa
National Emergency, USDA may approve
state and Tribal Nation requests for
Disaster Household Distribution. The
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
andCARES Actprovide USDA additional
funding forTheEmergency Food Assistance
Program, a food distribution program. Domestic Support Families First 
Coronavirus Response 
Act and CARES Act- 
https://www.usda.gov/
coronavirus/food-
assistanceG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
10G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
United States of
AmericaCoronavirus Pandemic EBT The Families First Coronavirus Response
Actof2020 provides theSecretary of
Agriculture authority toapprove state
agency plans fortemporary emergency
standards ofeligibility andlevels ofbenefits
under theFood andNutrition Actof2008.
Children whowould receive freeorreduced
price meals under theRichard B.Russel
National School Lunch Actifnotforthe
school closure are eligible under this
provision. State agencies maysubmit plans
inanycase inwhich aschool isclosed for
atleast five consecutive days during a
public health emergency designation during
which theschool would otherwise bein
session.Domestic Support Families First 
Coronavirus Response 
Act of 2020- 
https://www.fns.usda.g
ov/snap/state-guidance-
coronavirus-pandemic-
ebt-pebtG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaPaycheck Protection
Program (PPP)ThePPPisaloan designed toprovide a
direct incentive for small businesses,
including agricultural businesses, tokeep
their workers onthepayroll. SBA will
forgive loans ifallemployees arekept on
thepayroll foreight weeks andthemoney
isused forpayroll, rent, mortgage interest,
or utilities.Domestic Support CARES Act, Paycheck 
Protection Program and 
Healthcare 
Enhancement Act, the 
Paycheck Protection 
Program Flexibility Act 
of 2020- 
https://www.sba.gov/fu
nding-
programs/loans/corona
virus-relief-
options/paycheck-G/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
United States of
AmericaEconomic Injury
Disaster Loan Advance (EIDL)Eligible small business owners may apply
foranEIDL Advance, which isanadvance
designed toprovide economic relief to
businesses, including agricultural
businesses, thatarecurrently experiencing
atemporary loss ofrevenue. This loan
advance will not have to be repaid.Domestic Support CARES Act, Paycheck 
Protection Program and 
Healthcare 
Enhancement Act- 
https://www.sba.gov/fu
nding-
programs/loans/corona
virus-relief-
options/economic-injury-
disaster-loan-
dG/AG/GEN/161 27-Jul-20
Paraguay COVID 19 contingency 
measureProvision ofseeds, inputs and technical
assistance for50,000 plots offarmland
used byvulnerable families toproduce food
fortheir ownconsumption. Theproduction
plan amounts toapproximately 8 million
dollars. The Agricultural Outreach
Directorate (DEAg) ofthe Ministry of
Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) is
responsible for coordination and
implementationThe measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific.USD 8 million March  2020 May 2020. Domestic Support Law no. 6469/2020 
"adopting the general 
budget of the nation for 
fiscal year  2020"G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay "Ñangareko" programme Money transfers toinformal workers for
purchasing food, medicines and hygiene
products. Benefit provided asaone‑
time
payment per person. Total amount:
PYG 165 million. Benefits approximately
330 000 familiesThe measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific, or
exclusive to the
agricultural sector.PYG 165 million First half of
2020The measure
has been
implemented 
and executed.Domestic Support Decree no. 3495 of 
30 March  2020 G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay "Pytyvo" and "Pytyvo 2.0" 
programmesAimed atinformal and formal workers
(SMEs) most affected bytheCOVID 19
pandemic. Thetotal amount ofthebenefit
isprovided inaone‑
time payment per
person. Transferred intwoinstalments, but
onlyonce perbeneficiary, forthepurchase
offood, medicines andhygiene products.
Total disbursement: PYG 1,914,600 per
beneficiary. Payments received by
approximately 2  million people.The measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific, or
exclusive to the
agricultural sector.PYG 1,914,600 per
person (payments
received by2million
people)First and
second 
halves of
2020The measure
has been
implemented 
and executed.Domestic Support Economic recovery plan G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
11G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Paraguay Agrarian market integration 
project (PIMA)Improved market access conditions for
producer organizations and indigenous
communities, including mechanisms for
investing intheimprovement ofproduction
techniques andtheincorporation oftheuse
oftechnology toenhance competitiveness
and sustainability. The project benefits
approximately 170,000 small and
medium‑
sized producers. Total amount
budgeted: 25  million dollars.The measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific.USD 25 million June 2020 The measure
has been
implemented 
and executed.Domestic Support Law no. 6469/2020 
"adopting the general 
budget of the nation for 
fiscal year  2020" and 
law no. 6524/2020 
"declaring a state of 
emergency throughout 
the territory of the 
republic of Paraguay in 
view of the covid‑
19 or 
coronavirus pandemic 
declared by the world 
health organization and 
establishing 
administrative, fiscal 
and financial 
measures".G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay Agricultural Equipment Bank 
(CAH) investment programmeInvestment programme tobeimplemented
bytheAgricultural Equipment Bank (CAH)
aspart ofthe COVID‑
19measures
introduced within theframework ofthe
Paraguayan Guarantee Fund (FOGAPY). A
total of7,922  loans willbegranted in2020
intheeconomic, services andconsumption
sectors.The measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific.March  2020 Once the
funds have
been fully
allocated. The
measure is
part of a
World Bank
loan package. Domestic Support Law no. 6524/2020 
"declaring a state of 
emergency throughout 
the territory of the 
republic of Paraguay in 
view of the covid‑
19 or 
coronavirus pandemic 
declared by the world 
health organization and 
establishing 
administrative, fiscal 
and financial 
measures".G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay Capitalization of livestock 
sector MSMEsTobeimplemented bytheLivestock Fund
foratotal amount ofUSD 20 million. The
loans areearmarked forproduction, the
purchase ofanimals andthevalue chain in
the livestock sector, including working
capital, transport, veterinary services,
equipment, infrastructure, and the
purchase of technology.Livestock USD 20 million June 2020 December  20
20Domestic Support Law no. 6524/2020 
"declaring a state of 
emergency throughout 
the territory of the 
republic of Paraguay in 
view of the covid‑
19 or 
coronavirus pandemic 
declared by the world 
health organization and 
establishing 
administrative, fiscal 
and financial 
measures".G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay Establishment of an 
exceptional and transitional 
regime to facilitate the 
payment of taxesFacilitates thepayment oftaxes forIRACIS
andIRAGRO forthefiscal year 2019 and
extends thedeadline forthefirst IRE
payment until July  2020.The measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific, or
exclusive to the
agricultural sector31 March  20
20December  20
20Domestic Support Decree no. 3480 of 
28 March  2020G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay Reduction of import costs Adjustment offees related tothe
importation ofgoods, resulting ina3040%
reduction in import costs.The measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific, or
exclusive to the
agricultural sectorSecond half
of 2020Domestic Support Economic recovery plan G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
Paraguay Reduction of export costs Digitization of export procedures. The measure isnot
sector or
product‑
specific, or
exclusive to the
agricultural sectorSecond half
of 2020Domestic Support Economic recovery plan G/AG/GEN/162 28-Jul-20
El Salvador Modification to the Central 
American Import TariffModification totheCentral American Import
Tariff tosecure thesupply ofessential food
products for the populationMilk, redbeans, rice,
wheat flour, maize
(corn) flour, rice
flour, prepared
vegetablesMarch  2020 03-Feb-21 Market Access Legislative Decree 
No. 604, published in 
Official Journal No.  58, 
Vol. 426, of 
20 March  2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
El Salvador Opening of a scarcity quota 
for rice in the huskProvision ofascarcity quota ofupto
20,000 metric tonnes ofriceinthehusk of
anyorigin outside theCentral American
regionRice in the husk March  2020 03-Feb-21 Market Access Decision No. 501, 
published in Official 
Journal No.  60, Vol. 
426  of 23  March  2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
12G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
El Salvador Opening of a scarcity quota 
for yellow maize (corn)Provision ofascarcity quota ofupto
180,000 metric tonnes ofyellow maize
(corn) ofanyorigin outside theCentral
American regionYellow maize (corn) March  2020 03-Feb-21 Market Access Decision No. 502, 
published in Official 
Journal No.  60, Vol. 
426, of 23  March  2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
El Salvador Opening of a scarcity quota 
for white maize (corn)Provision ofascarcity quota ofupto
140,000 metric tonnes ofwhite maize
(corn) ofanyorigin outside theCentral
American regionWhite maize (corn) March  2020 03-Feb-21 Market Access Decision No. 503, 
published in Official 
Journal No.  60, Vol. 
426  of 23  March  2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
El Salvador Temporary export restriction 
on red beansTemporary export restriction on red beans Red beans March  2020 03-Feb-21 Export restrictions
or prohibitionsExecutive Decision 
No. 512, published in 
Official Journal No.  63, 
Vol. 426, of 
26 March  2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
El Salvador Special and transitional 
provisions for the Ministry of 
Agriculture and LivestockExemptions fortheMinistry ofAgriculture
andLivestock andforindividual importers
from property transfer andservices taxon
purchases ofred beans for human
consumption, andboth from import duties
andfrom property transfer andservices tax
onpurchases ofwhite maize (corn), black
beans, white riceandparboiled ricefor
human consumptionWhite maize, black
beans, white rice,
parboiled riceandred
beansApril 2020 03-Feb-21 Domestic Support Legislative Decree 
No. 616, published in 
Official Journal No.  69, 
Vol. 427, of 
2 April 2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
El Salvador Import procedure under 
Legislative Decree No.  604Procedure forauthorizing imports under
Legislative Decree No.  604Milk, redbeans, rice,
wheat flour, maize
(corn) flour, rice
flour, prepared
vegetablesMarch  2020 03-Feb-21 Market Access Executive Decision 
No. 511, published in 
Official Journal No.  63, 
Vol. 426, of 
26 March  2020G/AG/GEN/163, 
G/AG/GEN/163/Add/104-Feb-21
Switzerland A temporary increase in the 
contribution to the voluntary 
freezing of bovine and goat 
meat.Thisincrease incontributions tothestorage
ofveal andgoat meat hasstabilized the
market bytemporarily reducing supply in
response totheslump indemand asa
result of the closure of restaurants.Veal and goat meat CHF 3 million 04/02/2020 10/01/2020 Domestic Support Ordinance on measures 
to mitigate the 
economic impact of the 
coronavirus on the 
agricultural sector (AS 
2020 1141).Ordinance 
on slaughter livestock 
and meat markets 
(916.341).G/AG/GEN/164, 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Special financial aid for 
reclassifying Swiss wines of 
2019 vintage or earlier with 
controlled appellation of origin 
(appellation d'origine 
contrôlée, AOC) as table 
wines.Thefinancial aidpackage partly offsets the
depreciation ofwine duetothevoluntary
reclassification ofAOC wines astable wine
orindustrial wine. This measure was
introduced inresponse totheslump in
demand asaresult oftheclosure of
restaurants andthebanonevents. Itaims
toprop uptheSwiss AOC wines market.
April 1-September 30,2020 (application
deadline). Payments willbemade until
January 10, 2021.Wine Max. CHF  10 million Domestic Support Ordinance on 
coronavirus related 
special financial aid for 
reclassifying AOC wines 
as table wines 
(916.141).G/AG/GEN/164, 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Extension of tariff quota 5 
(red meat) import rightsImport rights aregranted foralonger
period due toweak demand. One-time
measure.Red meat Market Access This measure does not 
require legislative 
changes.G/AG/GEN/164, 
G/AG/GEN/164/Corr.1, 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Autonomous increase to tariff 
quota 7 (dairy products).Import volumes under thetariff quota were
increased by4,800 tonnes (previously
2,800 tonnes) for the calendar year 2020.Dairy products 07/01/2020 31/12/2020 Market Access Ordinance on measures 
to mitigate the 
economic impact of the 
coronavirus on the 
agricultural sector (AS 
2020 1141). Ordinance 
on agricultural imports 
(AS 2020 1779, AS 
2020 3573, AS 2020 
4705).G/AG/GEN/164, 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Autonomous increase to tariff 
quota 9 (birds' eggs).Import volumes under thetariff quota were
increased by3,000 tonnes (previously
1,000 tonnes)for the calendar year 2020.Birds' eggs 07/01/2020 31/12/2020 Market Access Ordinance on measures 
to mitigate the 
economic impact of the 
coronavirus on the 
agricultural sector (AS 
2020 1141, AS 2020 
4705)G/AG/GEN/164, 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
13G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Brazil Programa de Aquisição de 
Alimentos (PAA)(Food 
Acquisition Program)"PAA Compra com Doação Simultânea"
(PAA Purchase withSimultaneous Donation
modality) received anadditional budget of
BRL 370 million, which allows forthe
purchase offood produced byfamily
farmers and itscooperatives forthe
subsequent donation forpeople atfoodand
nutritional risk, and"PAA Leite" (PAA Milk
modality) received anadditional budget of
BRL 130 million, which allows forthe
purchase of"innatura" milk from dairies
anddairy family farmers from thesemi-
aridregion forthesubsequent distribution
tocharitable entities andsocially vulnerable
families.Milk (for PAA Leite) BRL 370 million +
BRL 130 millionDomestic Support Provisional Measure 
957/2020 of April 27, 
2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Programa Nacional  de Aliment
ação Escolar  (PNAE) (National 
School Feeding Program)The continuation ofdistribution of
foodstuffs purchased with resources from
the PNAE toparents orguardians of
students ofpublic schools ofbasic
education was exceptionally authorized
during theperiod ofsuspension ofclasses
due to an emergency or public calamity.Domestic Support Law 13,987 of 7 April 
2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Funding and Investment 
CreditFunding andinvestment credit transactions
in agriculture were extended
until 15 December 2020.Domestic Support Resolution CMN 4,840 
of 30 July 2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Programa Nacional de 
Fortalecimento da Agricultura 
Familiar (PRONAF)(National 
Program for Strengthening 
Family Farming) e Programa 
Nacional de Apoio às 
Microempresas e Empresas de 
Pequeno 
Porte (PRONAMP)(National 
Support Program for Micro 
and Small Enterprises)Special credit lines were created forfamily
and medium farmers with subsidized
interest rates anda3-year payment term
forflowers, fruit andvegetables andmilk
production.Flowers, fruit and
vegetables, milkDomestic Support Resolution CMN 4,801 
of 9 April 2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Garantia-safra The payment ofthe Guarantee-Safra
benefit wasauthorized tobemade infullin
asingle installment ofBRL 850.00, dueto
the state ofpublic calamity and the
measures todeal with the COVID-19
pandemic. Innormal circumstances, the
benefit is paid in five installments.Domestic Support Ministerial Ordinance 
15/2020 of 14  April G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Japan Emergency support project for 
ensuring the availability of 
labor force in agricultureTheprogram copes withthelabor shortage
duetotheCOVID-19 pandemic, inorder to
maintain agricultural production.JPY 4,646 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
14G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Japan Introduction and 
demonstration of smart 
agriculture to resolve labor 
shortageTheprogram introduces pilotprojects using
'smart agriculture’ technologies forsuch
crops andregions asvulnerable tolabor
shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.JPY 1,046 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Japan Emergency support special 
measures project such as 
fattening cattle managementThe program supports fattening cattle
producers’ management improvement
activities inorder tocope with the
deterioration oftheir business duetothe
COVID-19 pandemic.Beef JPY 30,531 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Japan Emergency measures business 
for facilitating distribution of 
beef calvesTheprogram provides assistance tocalf
producers whoneed rescheduled shipments
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Beef and veal JPY 984 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
15G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Japan Projects to stabilize vegetable 
pricesTheprogram provides additional funds to
theexisting program inorder tocope with
the COVID-19 pandemic.Vegetables JPY 5,597 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Japan Priority support for promotion 
and facility improvement to 
maintain and strengthen 
marketing potentialsTheprogram provides assistance toentities
improving their facilities inresponse tothe
demand shiftinmarkets duetotheCOVID-
19pandemic, aswell astotheir sales
promotion activities.JPY 15,697 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Japan Measures to strengthen supply 
of agricultural and livestock 
productsThe program provides assistance to
producer groups and buyers fortheir
continuous andstable supply ofagricultural
andlivestock products, inorder tocope
with the COVID-19 pandemic.Agricultural and
livestock productsJPY 14,300 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
16G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Japan Support for production in the 
next crop season in response 
to new domestic and overseas 
demandThe program provides assistance to
producers who grow such crops as
vegetables, flowers, fruits andteainthe
nextcropping season, inorder tocope with
the COVID-19 pandemic.JPY 24,190 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Japan Support for promoting the use 
of flowering plants in public 
facilitiesTheprogram supports activities tofacilitate
expanding theuseofflowers inpublic
facilities, inview that flowers hasbeen
negatively affected bythe COVID-19
pandemic.Flower JPY 3,197 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Japan Emergency aid for supporting 
the inventory of Wagyu beefThe program isanemergency aidthat
provides assistance tomeat wholesalers
who have accumulated Wagyu beef
inventory due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Beef and veal JPY 49,986 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
17G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Japan Emergency measures for sales 
promotion of agricultural 
productsThe program provides assistance to
producers' groups and vendors fortheir
sales promotion activities andactivities to
provide their products toschool meal
programs, inorder tocope withtheCOVID-
19 pandemic.JPY 140,037 million 30-Apr-20 31-Mar-21 Domestic Support The measures are 
included in the 
"Emergency Economic 
Measures to Cope with 
the Novel Coronavirus 
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet 
decision on 20 April 
2020). The text of the 
cabinet decision 
(provisional translation 
in English) is available 
on the website of the 
Cabinet Office at: 
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166, 
G/AG/GEN/166/Rev.126-Mar-21
Canada Local Food Infrastructure Fund ThisfundwillhelpCanadian foodbanks and
other national food rescue organizations to
help improve access tofood forpeople
experiencing food insecurity inCanada due
totheCOVID-19 pandemic. Funds willbe
used to:1).purchase foodandother basic
necessities; 2).buyorrentequipment and
materials; 3).transport and distribute
food; 3)access new distribution centres;
4.)hire temporary help tofillvolunteer
shortages; 5). implement biosecurity
measures$100 million Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/?id=13621515
77626G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Mandatory Isolation Support 
for Temporary Foreign 
Workers ProgramTheprogram assists Canadian employers
with some ofthe incremental costs
associated with the mandatory 14-day
isolation period imposed under the
Quarantine Act ontemporary foreign
workers upon entering Canada. This
program provides amaximum non-
repayable contribution amount of$1,500
for each temporary foreign worker$50 million G/AG/W/209 Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/mandatory-
isolation-support-for-
temporary-foreign-
workers-
program/?id=15881864
09721G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Surplus Food Rescue Program This program helps manage andredirect
existing surpluses to organizations
addressing food insecurity and toavoid
food waste. Itprovides anopportunity for
non-profit and for-profit organizations
across thesupply chain tobidonsignificant
volumes ofsurplus products atthecostof
production orless, processing them where
necessary for longer shelf life and
distributing to food serving agencies.$50 million Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/surplus-food-
rescue-
program/?id=15912989
74329G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Cattle and Hog Set-Aside 
(AgriRecovery)This program helps cover theincreased
costs offeeding market ready cattle and
hogs duetoCOVID-19 related processing
delays, while redirecting surplus pork
products to help those in need. Livestock $150 million Domestic Support https://afsc.ca/income-
stabilization/agrirecover
yG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Advance Payments Program: 
Stay of Default for eligible 
farmersUnder theAdvance Payments Program, 3
Stays ofdefault were implemented to
assist eligible producers who are
experiencing difficulties inreimbursing their
program loans. TheStays extended the
repayment deadlines for2018 advances on
Grain, Oilseeds, Pulse, Cattle, Bison, and
alsoonadvances for2019 Potted Flowers
and Cut Flowers, and Ginseng.Grain, Oilseeds,
Pulse, Cattle, Bison,
Potted Flowers and
Cut Flowers, and
GinsengN/A Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/advance-
payments-
program/?id=14621989
69862G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
18G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Canada 
(Newfoundland 
and Labrador)Plan to develop agriculture 
sector and create jobsThefunding ispart ofaplan tosupport
employment inrural communities andhelp
open new markets and products for
renewable resource-based businesses
during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Funding provides direct and indirect
support tovarious agriculture commodities
such asbeef, vegetables, andbeekeeping,
as well as new entrants to agriculture.$12.81 million Domestic Support https://www.gov.nl.ca/r
eleases/2020/exec/061
9n02G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Nova
Scotia)10% Reduction in Crop 
insurance Premiums10% discount applied toCrop Insurance
premiums for 2020.Crops $0.105 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Nova
Scotia)Temporary Foreign Worker 
Isolation Protocol for 
Agriculture and AquacultureDetermine apath with government for
isolating temporary foreign workers (TFWs)
inNova Scotia forthe2020 season forthe
mandated 14-day period. Support
agriculture and seafood companies in
successfully isolating their TFWs during the
mandated period with appropriate
provincial government departments
including Nova Scotia Public Health and
Labour and Advanced Education$0.125 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Ontario) Risk Management Program Due toCOVID-19, funding fortheRisk
Management Program hasbeen expanded
ayear earlier than planned by$50million
from $100 million to$150 million.
Producers support under the Risk
Management Program islimited bythe
availability of funding$50 million Domestic Support https://www.agricorp.c
om/en-
ca/Programs/RMP/Page
s/Overview.aspxG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Ontario) Ontario-Canada Agri-Food 
Workplace Protection ProgramAdditional provincial funding totheAgri-
Food Workplace Protection Program. To
help agri-food businesses address
immediate health andsafety issues directly
related toCOVID-19 impacts through the
Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection
Program. Inaddition tohelping producer
businesses, theenhanced program makes
funding available tobusinesses thatprovide
off-farm primary packing services and
businesses that provide corn detasseling
services$15 million Domestic Support http://www.omafra.gov
.on.ca/english/cap/capp
roducers.htmG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Ontario) Ontario-Canada AgriRecovery 
for Hogs and CattleThefunding willhelp cover theincreased
costs offeeding market ready cattle and
hogs duetoCOVID-19 related processing
delays, while redirecting surplus pork
products tohelp those inneed. This
program willhelpensure thecountry's food
supply chain willremain strong andready
torecover astheeconomy gradually and
safely reopensLivestock $10 million Domestic Support https://news.ontario.ca
/omafra/en/2020/06/ca
nada-and-ontario-
support-beef-and-hog-
farmers-during-covid-
19.htmlG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Québec) Financial investment to 
support the recruitment of 
agricultural workersBonus of$100 perweek toagricultural
workers, creation ofanewprogram forthe
movement oftheworkforce, establishment
ofsquads inthefieldandfinancial support
tohelpmatching farm businesses withnew
workers$45 million Domestic Support http://www.fil-
information.gouv.qc.ca/
Pages/Article.aspx?idAr
ticle=2804171249G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Québec) Loan guarantee of up to $ 
50,000 (Financière agricole du 
Québec)Loan guarantee available toallfinancing
clients oflaFinancière agricole duQuébec
experiencing temporary liquidity problems
related tothecontext oftheCOVID-19
pandemic.N/A Domestic Support https://www.fadq.qc.ca
/salle-de-
presse/actualites/detail
s/une-garantie-de-pret-
pouvant-aller-jusqua-50-
000G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
19G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Canada (Québec) 6-month moratorium on loan 
repayment (Financière 
agricole du Québec)6-month moratorium onloanrepayment to
allclients oflaFinancière agricole du
Québec.N/A Domestic Support https://www.fadq.qc.ca
/fr/salle-de-
presse/actualites/detail
s/la-financiere-agricole-
du-quebec-met-en-
place-de-nouvelles-
mesures-pour-
accompagner-les-
producteurs 1G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Special Covid-19 Response 
InitiativeThis$3million Special COVID-19 Response
Initiative assists AgriProcessors, Industry
Organizations and Industry Service
Providers  toadapt production processes
and implement new strategies and
technologies tomitigate theimpact of
COVID-19 andensure thesecurity ofthe
food supply and competitiveness ofthe
agriculture sector.$3 million Domestic Support https://www.gov.mb.ca
/agriculture/canadian-
agricultural-
partnership/ag-action-
manitoba-
program/financial-
assistance-covid-
19.htmlG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Northern MB Food Security 
SupportCanada andManitoba willbeproviding a
total of$200,000 through theCanadian
Agriculture Partnership (CAP) tosupport
innovative projects that directly increase
northern food supply. TheCAP willalso
provide $40,000 to support the
development and implementation ofa
training program topaircommunities with
provincial agriculture experts.In addition,
the Manitoba government isinvesting
$370,000 tosupport local food production
and food security in northern communities.$0.71 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.mb.ca
/news/index.html?item
=48579&posted=2020-
07-13G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Local Cooking Initiative Funding willbeprovided totheManitoba
Association ofHome Economists through
theCanadian Agricultural Partnership to
develop andpromote printable electronic
resources onfood literacy and safe
preparation ofaffordable and available
food, with anemphasis onManitoba-
produced ingredients. MAHE willcollaborate
with community‑
based non-profits working
with vulnerable populations, experts in
public health and food safety, and the
supply chain toensure their work
complements other existing resources and
is accessible to Manitobans.$0.07 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.mb.ca
/news/index.html?item
=48571&posted=2020-
07-10G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Food Distribution model Direct Farm Manitoba topurchase a
software platform that will allow
Manitobans toorder food online from local
producers and farmers' markets. The
funding will also go toward the
development ofanetwork ofpickup and
delivery options toconnect consumers with
their orders, and the development of
COVID-19 safe handling and packaging
practices for producers and processors.$0.16 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.mb.ca
/news/index.html?item
=47638&posted=2020-
04-27G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Cattle set aside Manitoba willdevelop andadminister an
AgriRecovery program funded byCanada
only, toaddress increased feed costs
incurred byManitoba cattle finishers. The
program willfocus ontheextraordinary
costs incurred tofeed cattle beyond
scheduled sale/slaughter dates. Program
payments willbebased onaperhead per
daybasis without excessive administrative
burden. Maximum payment will be
$75.60/head. Payment based onnumber of
eligible feed days andnumber ofeligible
animals.Livestock $1 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
20G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Canada 
(Saskatchewan)Saskatchewan Premium 
RebateTheGovernment ofSaskatchewan willhelp
livestock producers manage theimpacts of
COVID-19 related market disruptions by
funding upto$5million topartially offset
higher premium costs under theWestern
Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP).
Theprovincial government willprovide 40
percent oftheincreased premium costs,
dating back to25February 2020. These
premium adjustments willbeinplace until
September 1,2020, atwhich time the
provincial government will review and
reassess.$5 million Domestic Support https://www.scic.ca/?/
wlpip/saskatchewan-
premium-rebateG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Saskatchewan)Livestock Set Aside Program The Saskatchewan government willfund
the40percent provincial contribution to
the AgriRecovery set-aside program.
Saskatchewan livestock producers willbe
able to access a total of $12.5 million under 
theset-aside program; $7.5 million federal
funding and $5 million provincial. Livestock $12.5 million Domestic Support https://www.saskatche
wan.ca/government/ne
ws-and-
media/2020/may/14/su
pporting-livestock-
producersG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Alberta) 2020 Canada/Alberta Fed 
Cattle Feed Cost Offset 
Initiative Developed due to 
COVID-19Theprogram: (i)provides compensation for
theextraordinary feed costs incurred by
eligible participants due tothereduced
slaughter capacity and backlog resulting
from theCOVID-19 global pandemic; and
(ii)support themanagement ofmarket
ready cattle through the slaughtering
processCattle $25.92 Million Domestic Support https://afsc.ca/income-
stabilization/agrirecover
yG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Alberta) Agriculture Training Support Provide agrant toeligible employers
(agricultural andhorticultural businesses)
tooffset thecosts oftraining andensuring
safety protocols areinplace fornew
employees hired from the available
domestic labour pool$5 Million Domestic Support https://cap.alberta.ca/C
AP/program/TRAININGG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Alberta) Alberta Beekeeper Stock 
ReplacementProvide support tocommercial beekeepers
tomitigate theincremental costs thathave
arisen duetotheCOVID-19 pandemic for
the purchase of colonies.Bees $1 Million Domestic Support https://cap.alberta.ca/C
AP/program/BEESG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Temporary Foreign Worker 
SupportsProvided accommodation supports forthe
two-week quarantine required forentry
intoCanada ofTemporary Foreign Workers.
Includes security, laundry, 3meals per
day, wellness walks, service BCwellness
checks (on phone), translation, etc..$17 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)B.C. Farmers Markets 
transition to Online SystemsFunding tosupport B.C. Farmers' Markets
to transition to online sales$0.05 million Domestic Support https://bcfarmersmarke
t.org/modifying-market-
operations-covid19G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)E-Commerce for B.C. 
Producers and ProcessorsFunding tosupport B.C. producers and
processors to develop ecommerce
platforms. The B.C. government is
providing $300,000 (up to $5,00
available/applicant) tosupport industry-led
Buy BC e‑
commerce activities$0.3 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.bc.ca/
releases/2020AGRI002
3-001022G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Agri-Business Planning 
Program COVID-19 RecoveryFunding toprovide specialized business
consultancy services toagriculture, seafood
and agri-food producers/processors who
have seen adrastic lossinsales dueto
COVID-19. $5000 forindividuals; upto
$30,000 for groupsN/A Domestic Support https://www2.gov.bc.ca
/gov/content/industry/a
griculture-
seafood/programs/agri-
business-planning-
program?#Specialized-
Business-PlanningG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
21G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Canada (British
Columbia)Domestic Temporary Worker 
Accommodation SupportsProvided funding toregional municipalities
todevelop safeaccommodation spaces for
inter-provincial workers andworkers who
use non-permanent accommodations
(tents, trailors, etc.). Reimburse
70% of thecost offunding upto $7,500
for approved activities under Food Safety
Improvement COVID-19N/A Domestic Support https://www2.gov.bc.ca
/gov/content/industry/a
griculture-
seafood/programs/bc-
domestic-temporary-
farm-workers-covid-19-
ppe-supports-programG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)On Farm Food Safety Program-
PPE for COVID-19Eligible companies canseek funding to
acquire Personal Protective Equipment and
other approved safety supplies foruseat
their facilities, inorder tomaintain asafe
workplace and mitigate theimpacts of
COVID-19. Reimburses upto70% ofcosts
forPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) to
amaximum of$1,000 perorganization
within eligible guidelines.N/A Domestic Support http://bconfarmfoodsaf
ety.com/covid-19-
resourcesG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Temporary Foreign Worker 
SupportsProvided one-time funding tosupport the
Western Agriculture Labour Initiative in
ensuring access totemporary foreign
workers through coordination supports$0.05 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)B.C. Farm, Fish & Food Job 
ConnectorDevelopment ofajob connector for
employers and employees$0.015 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
22G/AG/W/209/Rev.1
Norway Compensation for crop losses 
due to shortage of seasonal 
laborDespite efforts toensure continued
movement oflabor, thetravel restrictions
imposed toreduce thespread ofCOVID-19
risked affecting farm enterprises reliant on
hired workers during harvest. Thecurrent
crop failure compensation scheme was
therefore temporarily expanded sothat
farmers experiencing harvest failures in
2020 duetoalackofseasonal labor could
apply foracompensation. Thetemporary
measure applies tofarmers offruits,
berries, vegetables or potatoes.
Compensation uptoNOK 2,000,000 could
beapproved forsignificant crop failures of
more than 30% compared totheaverage
production inafive‑
year period. The
application deadline was 31 October 2020.Not available  yet Domestic Support Forskrift om erstatning 
ved produksjonssvikt i 
plante- og 
honningproduksjon 
Forskrift om satser for 
og beregning av 
erstatning ved 
produksjonssvikt i 
plante- og 
honningproduksjon G/AG/GEN/172 11-Nov-20
Norway Certain adjustments to the 
scheme for investment aid for 
rural development purposesAdjustments tothescheme forinvestment
aidforrural development purposes. Fora
temporary period until31December 2020,
investment aidcould exceed themaximum
ceilings ofNOK 2,000,000 and35% oftotal
costestimates iftheproject candocument
significantly higher costs orreduced
liquidity asaconsequence oftheCOVID-19
pandemic andfalling exchange rateofthe
Norwegian Krona. Not available yet Domestic Support Forskrift om midler til 
investering og 
bedriftsutvikling i 
landbruketG/AG/GEN/172 11-Nov-20
South Africa COVID-19 Agricultural 
Disaster Support Fund for 
Smallholder and Communal 
FarmersFor assistance tofinancially distressed
small-scale farmers duetoeffects ofCOVID-
19.Theprogramme focused onfarmers
whowere inproduction andwere preparing
forwinter crops. The objective was to
complete theproduction cycle toensure
adequate food production andsupply. The
funding wasagrant andintheform ofa
voucher system which was applied in
partnership with distributors and
manufactures ofthese inputs. Thegrant
wasnottoexceed ZAR50,000 perfarming
operation.
Thefunds were allocated tofarmers that
aremainly within thefollowing commodity
sectors:
•Poultry: Day oldchicks, Point oflay
chickens, feed, medication and sawdust;
•Other Livestock: Feed and medication;
•Vegetables: Seedlings, fertilizer,
pesticides, herbicides, and soil correction;
•Other commodity sectors would be
evaluated onacase bycase basis, asthe
Department continuously monitors the
impact of COVID-19 on the sector at large.
Theapplication processes commenced on8
April 2020. 
Exclusions:
•Mechanisation, infrastructure and
overhead costs forFarmers who are
preparing forthe2020 summer production
season;
•Farmers who are currently receiving
support through other programmes of
government and its entities;
•No payment for debts.Pultry, livestock,
vegetables, ZAR 1.2 billion 08-Apr-20 Domestic Support Ministry of Agriculture, 
Land Reform and Rural 
Development 
(https://www.dalrrd.go
v.za/Home/COVID-19-
updates)G/AG/GEN/180 12-Mar-21
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