The article highlights the severe challenges faced by sheep and goat farms in various regions of Catalonia due to the ongoing drought. The crisis, more pronounced in areas like Lleida, Priorat, and Terra Alta, is largely due to the significant decrease in pasture availability, as rainfall has been notably scarce. Despite a slight drop in raw material prices, the drought's impact on pastures has pushed many farms, especially those with limited resources, to the brink. Farmers are now faced with the higher costs of buying dry hardware and other feed, threatening the economic stability of their farms. The Young Farmers and Cattle Farmers of Catalonia (JARC) have called on the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food (DARPA) to step in with immediate aid to address this critical situation and provide financial support to the most affected farms. Additionally, the article notes the broader impacts of the drought on wool, meat, and other product markets, as well as the challenges posed by high temperatures and mosquitoes leading to bluetongue in livestock.