Spain: A banana production limit per hectare is established in the Canary Islands

Banana producers in the Canary Islands have agreed to new measures from the regional government to address a sector crisis. The Association of Banana Producers' Organizations of the Canary Islands (Asprocan) will limit and freeze the cultivated area eligible for aid from the Posei program, setting a production cap of 80,000 kilos per hectare to prevent fraud. Farmers can regain Posei aid if they diversify and then return to banana cultivation. Asprocan also offers incentives for business concentration, staffing, and market expansion. Due to low revenues and high costs in 2023, improving Posei's financial balance by 2027 is crucial. Collaboration with the Canary Islands Government and other European countries is essential for the sector's future.