Greece unveils €56 million aid package for farmers hit by sheep pox
The government has announced a €56 million support package for livestock farmers affected by recent sheep pox outbreaks, with measures now coming into force. The package is financed through the state budget and aims to provide immediate relief to producers facing herd losses and rising feed costs.
The aid includes €28.5 million in compensation for culled animals, set at €70 per sheep or goat over six months old and €35 for lambs, kids, or breeding stock under six months. Another €27.5 million will extend previously granted feed-support payments by 50%. Authorities aim to complete emergency compensation payments by year-end.
So far, €48 million has been transferred to regional governments for culling compensation, with an additional €20 million to follow. Feed-support payments totaling €45 million have already been made, with around €10 million pending. Overall, total state support linked to the outbreaks is expected to surpass €180 million.
Since the first sheep pox case in August 2024, 417,365 sheep and goats have been culled, and 2,135 farms closed through mid-November 2025.
