The article highlights the initiation of the application process for EU aid for fruit and wine growing businesses in Germany that suffered yield losses due to the April 2024 frost event. The aid, amounting to 46.5 million euros, is distributed to businesses with a minimum of 30% yield or revenue loss compared to previous years and a adjusted loss of over 7,500 euros, located in Rhineland-Palatinate. The application deadline is January 8, 2025, and the aid amount is calculated based on the specific damage incurred by each company. The article outlines the process for wine and fruit growers to apply for this aid, including the necessity to submit harvest reports and proof of yields or proceeds from plant-based products.