The Government has approved an exceptional period of applications for the restructuring and conversion of vineyards of winegrowers affected by the weather between 28 January and 15 February.
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10/09/2026
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ANDm reported, the Ministry of Agriculture and Mar explained that the measure establishes an extraordinary period of applications for support for the “Restructuring and conversion of vineyards” of the National Viticulture Sector Support Program (PEPAC Portugal) for the campaign 2026-2027.
The scheme is intended for producers who have suffered losses in the plots of vines affected by the weather and provides for simplified procedures and selection criteria giving priority to vine growers with duly proven damage.
Applications will be submitted online, through the Institute of Finance for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP), and the deadlines defined and disclosed by the Institute of Wine and Wine.
The ordinance, published today in Diário da República, defines rules for this extraordinary period, which has a financial allocation of EUR 5 million.
With this measure, the Government intends to create exceptional conditions for producers affected by the weather to access the support of the VITIS scheme and continue the wine business.