G/AG/GEN/177
Member Title of measure Description Products Cost of measure From To Area/Pillar Legal 
Reference/SourceDocument symbol Issue date
European Union Direct payments application
date delayed; increased rate
ofadvances from 50to75%
fordirect payments andfrom
75% to85% for rural
developmentAllows member States todelay thedatefor
farmers toapply fordirect payments in
2020 NA Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 2020/5
01, and
Regulation (EU) 2020/5
31G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union CAP checks derogations Derogations from some rules onchecks for
Direct Payments andRural Development
which are impractical due to Covid-19NA Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/589G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Rural Development CRII+ Simplification forfinancial instruments, and
other simplification inadministration of
rural development programmesNo additional funds Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/558G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Authorising agreements and
decisions ontheplanning of
production inthemilk and
milk products sectorAllowing farmers, farmers' organisation or
associations, foraperiod of6months, to
take actions such as:withdrawal from the
market forfreedistribution, transformation
andprocessing, storage, joint promotion
andtemporary planning ofproduction for6
monthsMilk and milk
productsNA Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/599G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Flexibility inmarket support
programmes forolive oiland
table olives, national
apiculture programmes and
the school milk and fruit
schemesFlexibility toamend programmes inthe
olive sector. Inapiculture possibility to
delay certain programme activities. Forthe
school schemes carryover ofunused
budget availability forschool year 2019/20
to 2020/21Oliver oiland table
olives, apiculture,
milk and fruitNo additional funds Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/600G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Authorising agreements and
decisions on market
stabilisation inthepotatoes
sectorAllowing farmers, farmers' organisation or
associations, foraperiod of6months, to
take actions such as:withdrawal from the
market forfreedistribution, transformation
andprocessing, storage, joint promotion
andtemporary planning ofproduction for6
monthsPotatoes NA Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/593G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Authorising agreements and
decisions on market
stabilisation inthecutflowers
and ornamental foliage sectorAllowing farmers, farmers' organisation or
associations, foraperiod of6months, to
take actions such as:withdrawal from the
market for free distribution, joint
promotion and temporary planning of
production for 6 monthsCut flowers and
ornamental foliageNA Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/594G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Temporary framework for
state aidmeasures tosupport
theeconomy inthecurrent
COVID-19 outbreakIncrease temporary state aidlimit tomax
€100.000 perfarmer and€800.000 for
food processing and marketing companiesNA Domestic Support (2020/C 91 I/01)
(2020/C 112 I/01) C
(2020) 3156 finalG/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(BE)Indemnisation desentreprises
actives dans laproduction
primaire agricoles dans le
cadre delacrise sanitaire du
Covid-19 Payments toproducers ofprimary products
in the agricultural sector.EUR 0.2 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(FI)Aidtoundertakings inthe
primary agricultural sector Direct grants EUR 30 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20Duration
3G/AG/GEN/177
European Union
(FI)Aid to undertakings in the 
primary agricultural sector. 
Extension.Direct grants. Supports undertakings active
inprimary agricultural production inorder
tocover their immediate liquidity needs
andensure that they cancontinue their
core activities during the crisis and
continue to operate after the crisisIncreased budget
from EUR 30million
to EUR 78 millionDomestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(EL)Capped Business Loan's
Portfolio Guarantees forNew
Working Capital LoansTheagricultural partofageneral scheme
forallsectors oftheeconomy. Remedy for
aserious disturbance intheeconomy,
Direct grant and GuaranteeDomestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(EL)Support to floriculture sector Direct grants Floriculture EUR 10.13 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(HUN)Crisis Rural Guarantee
Programme (covering thefood
chain)Crisis Rural Guarantee Programme by
AVHGA HUF 100 000 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(IT)Compensation for the
agricultural, forestry and
fishery sectors intheFriuli
Venezia Giulia region FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA, Remedy serious
disturbance, Agriculture, forestry and
fishing, Direct grant Interest subsidyEUR 50Mio+EUR
50 MillionDomestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(IT)Emergency aidscheme for
primary agricultural
production, fishery and
aquaculture CampaniaCAMPANIA, Remedy serious disturbance,
Crop andanimal production, hunting and
related service activities, Direct grantEUR 12.5 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(IT)Emergency aidscheme for
primary agricultural
production, fishery and
aquaculture CampaniaRemedy foraserious disturbance inthe
economy, Crop and animal production,
hunti andFishing andaquaculture. Direct
grant. EUR 70 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(LAT)Income stabilisation in
agricultural, fishery andfood
sectorThe support takes the form of direct grants EUR 35.5 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(LAT)Loan scheme tosupport
companies intheagricultural
sector under Section 3.1Under thescheme, support willbegranted
intheform ofzero-interest rateloans by
the Rural Support Service,EUR 1.5 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(NL)Compensation fordamages
caused byCOVID-19 outbreak
tohorticulture, floriculture
and potato sectorsEUR 600million willbeallocated toaid
farmers and traders inthefloricultural
sector and companies inthespecialty
horticultural sector forthefood-service
market. EUR50million willbeallocated to
compensate potato growersHorticulture, 
floriculture, potatoEUR 650 Million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union
(SLV)Intervention measures to
mitigate theeffects ofthe
COVID-19 epidemic onthe
economy.Theagricultural partofageneral scheme
forallsector oftheeconomy. Intotal€2
billion. Several sub-measures including
direct grants, taxadvantages, guarantees
andwage subsidies, Various sections under
the Temporary Framework Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union Green lanes at borders Implementation of the Green Lanes under 
the Guidelines for border management 
measures to protect health and ensure the 
availability of goods and essential serviceN/A Market Access C(2020) 1897 final G/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union 
(BE, DK, FR, NL)Export financing schemes
(general schemes, non-
agriculture specific)All agriculture-specific or agricultural part 
of general schemes are required to respect 
the Nairobi Ministerial Decision on Export 
Competition. Export 
competitionG/AG/GEN/159 04-Jun-20
European Union 
(CZ)Direct grants to reduce 
outstanding principals of bank 
loansDirect grants under Temporary Framework,
crop andanimal production, hunting and
related service activitiesCrops and animal
productionEUR 36.3 million
(CZK 1 bn)Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union 
(CZ)Liquidity aid for agriculture, 
food and feed productionDirect grants under Temporary Framework EUR 363 million
(CZK 10 bn)Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
4G/AG/GEN/177
European Union 
(CY)Direct grant schemes for 
various agricultural subsectorsDirect grants under Temporary Framework -
Remedy foraserious disturbance inthe
economyEUR 3.3 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(IT)Support for undertakings 
carrying out activities in the 
agricultural, forestry, fishery 
and aquaculture sectors and 
the activities related theretoDirect grants under Temporary Framework.
Thepackage ofmeasures aims toensure
thatsufficient liquidity remains available in
the market, tocounter the liquidity
shortage faced byundertakings because of
the COVID-19 outbreak.EUR 1.2 billion Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(LT)Compensation for companies 
active in the agricultural, 
food, forestry, rural and 
fishery sectors by way of 
individual guarantees on loans 
and direct grants to 
compensate for the interestDirect grants under Temporary Framework. EUR 59 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(LIT)Grants and subsidised loans to 
the agriculture and 
aquaculture sectorsDirect grants under the Temporary
Framework.EUR 7.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(PL)Interest rate subsidies for 
farmersCrop andanimal production, hunting and
related service activities toundertakings
active inagricultural primary production in
Poland.EUR 9million (PLN
40 million)Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union
(MT)Potato to Namibia 500 tonnes granted as food aid. Potatoes Food aid G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 23-Jul-20
European Union Private Storage CheeseAllowing for private storage - 100 000 T. 
Scheme closed for applications on 30 June 
2020.
Total Quantity offered 47 711 tonnes
By 31 October: contracted 43 669 tonnes, 
in store 24 785 tonnes.Cheese Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU) 2020/5
91G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
European Union Private Storage butter Allowing for private storage - 140 000 T
Scheme closed forapplications on30June
2020.
Total Quantity offered 67 694 tonnes
By31October: contracted 65004tonnes,
in store 28 904 tonnesbutter Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/597G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
European Union Private Storage SMP Allowing for private storage 90 000 T
Scheme closed forapplications on30June
2020.
Total Quantity offered 20 138 tonnes
By31October: contracted 18300tonnes,
in store 12 567 tonnesSkim milk powder Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/598G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
European Union Private Storage Sheep meat Allowing for private storage
Closing day for applications 17 July 2020
Total Quantity offered 140 tonnes
By31October: contracted 15tonnes, in
store 15 tonnesSheep meat Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/595G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
European Union Private Storage Beef meat Allowing for private storage
Closing day for applications 17 July 2020
Total Quantity offered 2 215 tonnes
By31October: contracted 1959tonnes, in
store 471 tonnesBeef meat Less than EUR 30
million (collecively
for cheese,
butter,SMP,sheep 
meat and beef
meat).Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/596G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.326-Nov-20
5G/AG/GEN/177
European Union Flexibility in market support 
programmes for wine and fruit 
and vegetables sectors. 
Addition for the wine sector 
not yet finalisedF&V: Increase the part Operational
Programmes canuseoncrisis prevention.
Wine: Open upthepossibility fortheuseof
crisis distillation, storage aidforwine and
some increased flexibility concerning
mutual funds, green harvesting, harvest
insurance and investment aids.Wine, fruit and
vegetablesNo additional funds Domestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/592 G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union Rural Development - Lump 
sum to farmersMember States willbeallowed togrant a
lump sum payments ofuptoEUR 7 000
perfarmer from unspent amounts ofrural
development allocations for 2014-20.Max 1% ofrural
development 
envelope of EU
member State in
question. No
additional fundsDomestic Support Regulation (EU)
2020/872 G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(BE)Direct grants to producers Scheme tosupport potato andornamental
plant growers in Flanders.Potato and
ornamental plantsEUR 35 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(BG)Direct grant to farmers Aidtoprovide liquidity tofarmers active in
primary agricultural (ruminant breeders
and potato growers).EUR 29 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(CY)Piglets for slaughter in order 
to reduce pork surpluses on 
the marketLiquidity pig sector. Pigs EUR 0.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(EL)Direct Grants - Rescuing 
undertakings in difficultySupport toprimary agricultural producers/
open-air market sellers.EUR 14.8 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(EL)Direct Grants - Rescuing 
undertakings in difficultySupport toprimary livestock producers
active in sheep and goat farming.Sheep and goats EUR 31.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(EL)Direct Grants - Rescuing 
undertakings in difficultySupport toprimary production asparagus
producers.Asparagus EUR 4.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(HU)Temporary aid scheme for 
primary agricultural 
production, food processing 
(incl. processing and 
marketing of agricultural 
products), fisheries and 
aquaculture, forestry and 
game management sectorsRemedy foraserious disturbance inthe
economy, Crop and animal production,
hunting and related service activities,
Forestry and logging, Fishing and
aquaculture and Manufacture offood
products. Doubling ofbudget from EUR99
million to EUR 198 million.EUR 198 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(IE)provide support to farmers 
with a beef finishing 
enterprise in the form of 
direct grantsBeef finisher payment. Beef  EUR 50 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(IT)Guarantee scheme to support 
SMEs in the agriculture, 
forestry, fishery and 
aquaculture sectorsAmendment ofthescheme -Loans and
direct grants forcosts ofloans under the
Temporary Framework (Loan guarantees
and grants under theISMEA Guarantee
Fund. Guarantee scheme tosupport SMEs
intheagriculture, forestry, fishery and
aquaculture sectors under. Inclusion of
micro andsmall UiD). Increase ofinitial
budget ofEUR 100 million byEUR 250
million  EUR 350 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(IT)Loans provided by ISMEA in 
favour of undertakings of the 
agricultural and fishery sector 
affected by the COVID ‑19 
outbreak Increased budget forthismeasure from
EUR 30million toEUR 100 million. The
scheme, which willbeopen toSMEs active
inthese sectors aims atenabling those
companies tohave access tothefinancial
means they need tocover their immediate
working capital needs, thus helping them
to continue their activities. EUR 100 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159, 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(LV)Direct Grant Forestry sector Support for forestry cooperatives. EUR 1.14 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
6G/AG/GEN/177
European Union
(LT)Grants to agricultural sector Amendment -budget increase (of
EUR 19.2 million toEUR 49.7million)–
extension ofeligibility period -Direct
grants under Temporary Framework for
bovine and milk producers.  EUR 49.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1 
G/AG/GEN/159/Add.217-Sep-20
European Union
(LT)Grants to agricultural sector Amendment -budget increase fortheloan
parts only ofthismeasure. Direct grants
under temporary extension ofeligibility
period -framework forbovine andmilk
producersGrants: EUR 9.5
million
Loan: increase from
EUR 40toEUR 90
millionDomestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(LT)Compensation of damage 
caused by natural disasters or 
exceptional occurrencesCompensation forincome loss inpoultry
and eggs sector.Poultry EUR 20 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(MT)Direct aid to land farmers Direct grant per hectare. EUR 1.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(MT)Direct aid to land farmers Direct grant. Tobegranted based onthe
number of animals in 2019EUR 2.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(PT)Support the agri-food 
producers in Madeira to meet 
the operational and cash-flow 
requirementsCredit lineforadvances onPOSEI aid–
Madeira.EUR 0.00885 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(RO)Aid for pig breeders Direct grant based onthe production
capacity.Pigs EUR 24.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(RO)Aid for poultry breeders Direct grant based onthe production
capacity.Poultry EUR 22.7 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(RO)Aid for bovine breeders Direct grant tothebovine breeding sector
based on number of adult female bovine. Bovine  EUR 7.4 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.2 17-Sep-20
European Union
(BE)Aid for producers of ware 
potatoes who own a stock of 
over-the-counter potatoes in 
WalloniaDirect aid.Themaximum aidisequal to
EUR50pertonne ofware potatoes owned
andstored on15May2020. Itislimited to
20 tonnes of ware potatoes per hectareWare potatoes EUR 10.4 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(EE)Support to food processing 
sectorDirect grant. Measure isopen only tothe
food processing sector (processing of
agricultural products into non-agricultural
food products).EUR 1.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(EL)Aid for certain vegetable 
producersDirect grant. Kalamon olives grower,
certain watermelon and spring potato
growers aswell ascertain greenhouse
growers on CreteOlive, watermelon,
spring potatoEUR 39.6 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(LV)Income stabilisation in 
agricultural, fishery and food 
sectorDirect grant. Pigbreeding sector hasbeen
included aseligible sector within an
unchanged budget.Pigs EUR 35.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(LT)Support to Poultry farmers 
and poultry processing 
industryDirect grants topoultry producers andthe
poultry processing industry (broiler and
turkey).Poultry EUR 12 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(SL)Rural development support to 
SMEs in agri-food sectorDirect grants. Support willbegranted to
beneficiaries that areSMEs active inthe
processing, marketing ordevelopment of
foodstuffs. The beneficiary must have
suffered more than 30% lossofrevenue
from the sale ofproducts topublic
institutes.EUR 1.5 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
European Union
(SL)Support for self-employed in 
form of monthly basic income 
and partial compensation for 
the lost income due to 
quarantineFarmers eligible forageneral scheme open
forself-employed inallsectors except
financial services.
The measure consists of two schemes.
(a) Scheme 1: Monthly basic income and;
(b)Scheme 2:Reimbursement ofapartof
the lost income due to quarantine.EUR 378 million Domestic Support G/AG/GEN/159/Add.3 26-Nov-20
7G/AG/GEN/177
Switzerland Temporary increase in the 
contribution to the voluntary 
freezing of bovine and goat 
meatThis increase incontributions tothe
storage ofveal and goat meat has
stabilized the market bytemporarily
reducing supply inresponse totheslump in
demand asaresult oftheclosure of
restaurants.Veal and goat meat CHF 3 million 2 April 2020 1 October
2020Domestic Support Ordinance onmeasures
to mitigate the
economic impact ofthe
coronavirus on the
agricultural sector (AS
2020 1141).Ordinance
onslaughter livestock
and meat markets
(916.341).G/AG/GEN/164 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Special financial aid for 
reclassifying Swiss wines of 
2019 vintage or earlier with 
controlled appellation of origin 
(appellation d'origine 
contrôlée, AOC) as table winesThefinancial aidpackage partly offsets the
depreciation ofwine duetothevoluntary
reclassification ofAOC wines astable wine
orindustrial wine. This measure was
introduced inresponse totheslump in
demand asaresult oftheclosure of
restaurants andthebanonevents. Itaims
toprop uptheSwiss AOCwines market. 1
April–30September 2020 (Deadline for
applications). Payments willbeeffectuated
until 10 January 2021.Wine Max. CHF 10 million Domestic Support Ordinance on
coronavirus ‑related 
special financial aidfor
reclassifying AOC wines
as table wines
(916.141).G/AG/GEN/164 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Extension of tariff quota 5 
(red meat) import rightsImport rights aregranted foralonger
period due toweak demand. One-time
measure.Red meat Market Access This measure does not
require legislative
changes.G/AG/GEN/164 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.101-Sep-20
Switzerland Autonomous increase to tariff 
quota 7 (dairy products).Import volumes under the tariff quota were 
increased by4,800 tonnes forthecalendar
year 2020.Dairy products 1 July 2020 31December
2020Market Access Ordinance onmeasures
to mitigate the
economic impact ofthe
coronavirus on the
agricultural sector (AS
2020 1141, AS2020
4705).G/AG/GEN/164 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.1 01-Sep-20
Switzerland Autonomous increase to tariff 
quota 9 (birds' eggs).Import volumes under the tariff quota were 
increased by3,000 tonnes forthecalendar
year 2020.Birds' eggs 1 July 2020 31December
2020Market Access Ordinance onmeasures
to mitigate the
economic impact ofthe
coronavirus on the
agricultural sector (AS
2020 1141, AS2020
4705).G/AG/GEN/164 
G/AG/GEN/164/Add.1 01-Sep-20
Brazil Programa de Aquisição de 
Alimentos (PAA)(Food 
Acquisition Program)"PAA Compra com Doação Simultânea"
(PAA Purchase withSimultaneous Donation
modality) received anadditional budget of
BRL 370 million, which allows forthe
purchase offood produced byfamily
farmers and itscooperatives forthe
subsequent donation forpeople atfoodand
nutritional risk, and"PAA Leite" (PAA Milk
modality) received anadditional budget of
BRL 130 million, which allows forthe
purchase of"innatura" milk from dairies
anddairy family farmers from thesemi-
aridregion forthesubsequent distribution
to charitable entities and socially
vulnerable families.Milk (for PAA Leite) BRL 370 million +
BRL 130 millionDomestic Support Provisional Measure
957/2020 ofApril 27,
2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
8G/AG/GEN/177
Brazil Programa Nacional de Aliment
ação Escolar (PNAE) (National 
School Feeding Program)The continuation ofdistribution of
foodstuffs purchased with resources from
the PNAE toparents orguardians of
students ofpublic schools ofbasic
education was exceptionally authorized
during theperiod ofsuspension ofclasses
due to an emergency or public calamity.Domestic Support Law 13,987 of7April
2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Funding and Investment 
CreditFunding andinvestment credit transactions
in agriculture were extended
until 15 December 2020.Domestic Support Resolution CMN 4,840
of 30 July 2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Programa Nacional de 
Fortalecimento da Agricultura 
Familiar (PRONAF)(National 
Program for Strengthening 
Family Farming) e Programa 
Nacional de Apoio às 
Microempresas e Empresas de 
Pequeno 
Porte (PRONAMP)(National 
Support Program for Micro 
and Small Enterprises)Special credit lines were created forfamily
and medium farmers with subsidized
interest rates anda3-year payment term
forflowers, fruit andvegetables andmilk
production.Flowers, fruit and
vegetables, milkDomestic Support Resolution CMN 4,801
of 9 April 2020G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Brazil Garantia-safra The payment ofthe Guarantee-Safra
benefit wasauthorized tobemade infullin
asingle installment ofBRL 850.00, dueto
the state ofpublic calamity and the
measures todeal with the COVID-19
pandemic. Innormal circumstances, the
benefit is paid in five installments.Domestic Support Ministerial Ordinance
15/2020 of 14 April G/AG/GEN/165 04-Sep-20
Japan Emergency support project for 
ensuring the availability of 
labor force in agricultureTheprogram copes withthelabor shortage
duetotheCOVID-19 pandemic, inorder to
maintain agricultural production.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
9G/AG/GEN/177
Japan Introduction and 
demonstration of smart 
agriculture to resolve labor 
shortageTheprogram introduces pilotprojects using
'smartagriculture’ technologies forsuch
crops andregions asvulnerable tolabor
shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Japan Emergency support special 
measures project such as 
fattening cattle managementThe program supports fattening cattle
producers’ management improvement
activities inorder tocope with the
deterioration oftheir business duetothe
COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Japan Emergency measures business 
for facilitating distribution of 
beef calvesTheprogram provides assistance tocalf
producers whoneed rescheduled shipments
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
10G/AG/GEN/177
Japan Projects to stabilize vegetable 
pricesTheprogram provides additional funds to
theexisting program inorder tocope with
the COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Japan Priority support for promotion 
and facility improvement to 
maintain and strengthen 
marketing potentialsTheprogram provides assistance toentities
improving their facilities inresponse tothe
demand shiftinmarkets duetotheCOVID-
19pandemic, aswell astotheir sales
promotion activities.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Japan Measures to strengthen 
supply of agricultural and 
livestock productsThe program provides assistance to
producer groups and buyers fortheir
continuous andstable supply ofagricultural
andlivestock products, inorder tocope
with the COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
11G/AG/GEN/177
Japan Support for production in the 
next crop season in response 
to new domestic and overseas 
demandThe program provides assistance to
producers who grow such crops as
vegetables, flowers, fruits andteainthe
nextcropping season, inorder tocope with
the COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Japan Support for promoting the use 
of flowering plants in public 
facilitiesTheprogram supports activities tofacilitate
expanding theuseofflowers inpublic
facilities, inview that flowers hasbeen
negatively affected bythe COVID-19
pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Japan Emergency aid for supporting 
the inventory of Wagyu beefThe program isanemergency aidthat
provides assistance tomeat wholesalers
who have accumulated Wagyu beef
inventory due to the COVID-19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
12G/AG/GEN/177
Japan Emergency measures for sales 
promotion of agricultural 
productsThe program provides assistance to
producers' groups andvendors fortheir
sales promotion activities andactivities to
provide their products toschool meal
programs, inorder tocope withtheCOVID-
19 pandemic.30 April
202031 March
2021Domestic Support The measures are
included in the
"Emergency Economic
Measures toCope with
theNovel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)" (Cabinet
decision on20April
2020). Thetextofthe
cabinet decision
(provisional translation
inEnglish) isavailable
onthewebsite ofthe
Cabinet Office at:
https://www5.cao.go.jp
/keizai1/keizaitaisaku/2
020/20200420_econom
ic_measures_all.pdf.G/AG/GEN/166 15-Sep-20
Canada Local Food Infrastructure 
FundThis fund willhelp Canadian food banks
and other national food rescue
organizations tohelp improve access to
food for people experiencing food
insecurity inCanada duetotheCOVID-19
pandemic. Funds willbeused to:1).
purchase food andother basic necessities;
2).buyorrentequipment andmaterials;
3).transport anddistribute food; 3)access
new distribution centres; 4.) hire
temporary helptofillvolunteer shortages;
5). implement biosecurity measures$100 million Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/?id=13621515
77626G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Mandatory Isolation Support 
for Temporary Foreign 
Workers ProgramTheprogram assists Canadian employers
with some ofthe incremental costs
associated with the mandatory 14-day
isolation period imposed under the
Quarantine Act ontemporary foreign
workers upon entering Canada. This
program provides amaximum non-
repayable contribution amount of$1,500
for each temporary foreign worker.$50 million Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/mandatory-
isolation-support-for-
temporary-foreign-
workers-
program/?id=15881864
09721G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Surplus Food Rescue Program This program helps manage andredirect
existing surpluses to organizations
addressing food insecurity and toavoid
food waste. Itprovides anopportunity for
non-profit and for-profit organizations
across the supply chain to bid on significant 
volumes ofsurplus products atthecostof
production orless, processing them where
necessary for longer shelf life and
distributing to food serving agencies.$50 million Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/surplus-food-
rescue-
program/?id=15912989
74329G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada Cattle and Hog Set-Aside 
(AgriRecovery)This program helps cover theincreased
costs offeeding market ready cattle and
hogs duetoCOVID-19 related processing
delays, while redirecting surplus pork
products to help those in need. Livestock $150 million Domestic Support https://afsc.ca/income-
stabilization/agrirecover
yG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
13G/AG/GEN/177
Canada Advance Payments Program: 
Stay of Default for eligible 
farmersUnder theAdvance Payments Program, 3
Stays ofdefault were implemented to
assist eligible producers who are
experiencing difficulties inreimbursing
their program loans. TheStays extended
the repayment deadlines for 2018
advances onGrain, Oilseeds, Pulse, Cattle,
Bison, and also onadvances for2019
Potted Flowers and Cut Flowers, and
Ginseng.Grain, Oilseeds,
Pulse, Cattle, Bison,
Potted Flowers and
Cut Flowers, and
GinsengN/A Domestic Support https://www.agr.gc.ca/
eng/agricultural-
programs-and-
services/advance-
payments-
program/?id=14621989
69862G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Newfoundland 
and Labrador)Plan to develop agriculture 
sector and create jobsThefunding ispart ofaplan tosupport
employment inrural communities andhelp
open new markets and products for
renewable resource-based businesses
during theCOVID-19 global pandemic.
Funding provides direct and indirect
support tovarious agriculture commodities
such asbeef, vegetables, andbeekeeping,
as well as new entrants to agriculture.$12.81 million Domestic Support https://www.gov.nl.ca/r
eleases/2020/exec/061
9n02G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Nova
Scotia)10% Reduction in Crop 
insurance Premiums10% discount applied toCrop Insurance
premiums for 2020.Crops $0.105 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Nova
Scotia)Temporary Foreign Worker 
Isolation Protocol for 
Agriculture and AquacultureDetermine apath with government for
isolating temporary foreign workers (TFWs)
inNova Scotia forthe2020 season forthe
mandated 14-day period. Support
agriculture and seafood companies in
successfully isolating their TFWs during the
mandated period with appropriate
provincial government departments
including Nova Scotia Public Health and
Labour and Advanced Education$0.125 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Ontario) Risk Management Program Due toCOVID-19, funding fortheRisk
Management Program hasbeen expanded
ayear earlier than planned by$50million
from $100 million to$150 million.
Producers support under the Risk
Management Program islimited bythe
availability of funding.$50 million Domestic Support https://www.agricorp.c
om/en-
ca/Programs/RMP/Page
s/Overview.aspxG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Ontario) Ontario-Canada Agri-Food 
Workplace Protection ProgramAdditional provincial funding totheAgri-
Food Workplace Protection Program. To
help agri-food businesses address
immediate health andsafety issues directly
related toCOVID-19 impacts through the
Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection
Program. Inaddition tohelping producer
businesses, theenhanced program makes
funding available tobusinesses that
provide off-farm primary packing services
and businesses that provide corn
detasseling services$15 million Domestic Support http://www.omafra.gov
.on.ca/english/cap/capp
roducers.htmG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Ontario) Ontario-Canada AgriRecovery 
for Hogs and CattleThefunding willhelp cover theincreased
costs offeeding market ready cattle and
hogs duetoCOVID-19 related processing
delays, while redirecting surplus pork
products tohelp those inneed. This
program willhelpensure thecountry's food
supply chain willremain strong andready
torecover astheeconomy gradually and
safely reopens.Livestock $10 million Domestic Support https://news.ontario.ca
/omafra/en/2020/06/ca
nada-and-ontario-
support-beef-and-hog-
farmers-during-covid-
19.htmlG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
14G/AG/GEN/177
Canada (Québec) Financial investment to 
support the recruitment of 
agricultural workersBonus of$100 perweek toagricultural
workers, creation ofanewprogram forthe
movement oftheworkforce, establishment
ofsquads inthefieldandfinancial support
tohelpmatching farm businesses withnew
workers$45 million Domestic Support http://www.fil-
information.gouv.qc.ca/
Pages/Article.aspx?idArt
icle=2804171249G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Québec) Loan guarantee of up to $ 
50,000 (Financière agricole du 
Québec)Loan guarantee available toallfinancing
clients oflaFinancière agricole duQuébec
experiencing temporary liquidity problems
related tothecontext oftheCOVID-19
pandemic.N/A Domestic Support https://www.fadq.qc.ca
/salle-de-
presse/actualites/detail
s/une-garantie-de-pret-
pouvant-aller-jusqua-
50-000G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Québec) 6-month moratorium on loan 
repayment (Financière 
agricole du Québec)6-month moratorium onloanrepayment to
allclients oflaFinancière agricole du
Québec.N/A Domestic Support https://www.fadq.qc.ca
/fr/salle-de-
presse/actualites/detail
s/la-financiere-agricole-
du-quebec-met-en-
place-de-nouvelles-
mesures-pour-
accompagner-les-
producteurs-1G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Special Covid-19 Response 
InitiativeThis$3million Special COVID-19 Response
Initiative assists Agri‑Processors, Industry
Organizations and Industry Service
Providers to adapt production processes
and implement new strategies and
technologies tomitigate theimpact of
COVID-19 andensure thesecurity ofthe
food supply and competitiveness ofthe
agriculture sector.$3 million Domestic Support https://www.gov.mb.ca
/agriculture/canadian-
agricultural-
partnership/ag-action-
manitoba-
program/financial-
assistance-covid-
19.htmlG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Northern MB Food Security 
SupportCanada andManitoba willbeproviding a
total of$200,000 through theCanadian
Agriculture Partnership (CAP) tosupport
innovative projects that directly increase
northern food supply. TheCAP willalso
provide $40,000 to support the
development and implementation ofa
training program topaircommunities with
provincial agriculture experts.In addition,
the Manitoba government isinvesting
$370,000 tosupport local food production
and food security in northern communities.$0.71 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.mb.ca
/news/index.html?item
=48579&posted=2020-
07-13G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Local Cooking Initiative Funding willbeprovided totheManitoba
Association ofHome Economists through
theCanadian Agricultural Partnership to
develop andpromote printable electronic
resources onfood literacy and safe
preparation ofaffordable and available
food, with anemphasis onManitoba-
produced ingredients. MAHE willcollaborate
with community ‑based non-profits working
with vulnerable populations, experts in
public health and food safety, and the
supply chain toensure their work
complements other existing resources and
is accessible to Manitobans.$0.07 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.mb.ca
/news/index.html?item
=48571&posted=2020-
07-10G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
15G/AG/GEN/177
Canada 
(Manitoba)Food Distribution model Direct Farm Manitoba topurchase a
software platform that will allow
Manitobans toorder food online from local
producers and farmers' markets. The
funding will also go toward the
development ofanetwork ofpickup and
delivery options toconnect consumers with
their orders, and the development of
COVID-19 safe handling and packaging
practices for producers and processors.$0.16 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.mb.ca
/news/index.html?item
=47638&posted=2020-
04-27G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Manitoba)Cattle set aside Manitoba willdevelop andadminister an
AgriRecovery program funded byCanada
only, toaddress increased feed costs
incurred byManitoba cattle finishers. The
program willfocus ontheextraordinary
costs incurred tofeed cattle beyond
scheduled sale/slaughter dates. Program
payments willbebased onaperhead per
daybasis without excessive administrative
burden. Maximum payment will be
$75.60/head. Payment based onnumber of
eligible feed days andnumber ofeligible
animals.Livestock $1 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Saskatchewan)Saskatchewan Premium 
RebateTheGovernment ofSaskatchewan willhelp
livestock producers manage theimpacts of
COVID-19 related market disruptions by
funding upto$5million topartially offset
higher premium costs under theWestern
Livestock Price Insurance Program
(WLPIP). The provincial government will
provide 40percent oftheincreased
premium costs, dating back to25February
2020. These premium adjustments willbe
inplace until September 1,2020, atwhich
time theprovincial government willreview
and reassess.$5 million Domestic Support https://www.scic.ca/?/
wlpip/saskatchewan-
premium-rebateG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada 
(Saskatchewan)Livestock Set Aside Program TheSaskatchewan government willfund
the40percent provincial contribution to
the AgriRecovery set-aside program.
Saskatchewan livestock producers willbe
able toaccess atotal of$12.5 million
under theset-aside program; $7.5 million
federal funding and $5 million provincial. Livestock $12.5 million Domestic Support https://www.saskatche
wan.ca/government/ne
ws-and-
media/2020/may/14/su
pporting-livestock-
producersG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Alberta) 2020 Canada/Alberta Fed 
Cattle Feed Cost Offset 
Initiative Developed due to 
COVID-19Theprogram: (i)provides compensation
fortheextraordinary feedcosts incurred by
eligible participants due tothereduced
slaughter capacity and backlog resulting
from theCOVID-19 global pandemic; and
(ii)support themanagement ofmarket
ready cattle through the slaughtering
process.Cattle $25.92 Million Domestic Support https://afsc.ca/income-
stabilization/agrirecover
yG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (Alberta) Agriculture Training Support Provide agrant toeligible employers
(agricultural andhorticultural businesses)
tooffset thecosts oftraining andensuring
safety protocols areinplace fornew
employees hired from the available
domestic labour pool.$5 Million Domestic Support https://cap.alberta.ca/C
AP/program/TRAININGG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
16G/AG/GEN/177
Canada (Alberta) Alberta Beekeeper Stock 
ReplacementProvide support tocommercial beekeepers
tomitigate theincremental costs thathave
arisen duetotheCOVID-19 pandemic for
the purchase of colonies.Bees $1 Million Domestic Support https://cap.alberta.ca/C
AP/program/BEESG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Temporary Foreign Worker 
SupportsProvided accommodation supports forthe
two-week quarantine required forentry
into Canada ofTemporary Foreign
Workers. Includes security, laundry, 3
meals perday, wellness walks, service BC
wellness checks (onphone), translation,
etc..$17 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)B.C. Farmers Markets 
transition to Online SystemsFunding tosupport B.C. Farmers' Markets
to transition to online sales$0.05 million Domestic Support https://bcfarmersmarke
t.org/modifying-market-
operations-covid19G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)E-Commerce for B.C. 
Producers and ProcessorsFunding tosupport B.C. producers and
processors to develop e‑commerce
platforms. The B.C. government is
providing $300,000 (up to $5,00
available/applicant) tosupport industry-led
Buy BC e ‑commerce activities.$0.3 million Domestic Support https://news.gov.bc.ca/
releases/2020AGRI002
3-001022G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Agri-Business Planning 
Program COVID-19 RecoveryFunding toprovide specialized business
consultancy services toagriculture, seafood
and agri-food producers/processors who
have seen adrastic lossinsales dueto
COVID-19. $5000 forindividuals; upto
$30,000 for groupsN/A Domestic Support https://www2.gov.bc.ca
/gov/content/industry/a
griculture-
seafood/programs/agri-
business-planning-
program?#Specialized-
Business-PlanningG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Domestic Temporary Worker 
Accommodation SupportsProvided funding toregional municipalities
todevelop safeaccommodation spaces for
inter-provincial workers andworkers who
use non-permanent accommodations
(tents, trailors, etc.). Reimburse
70% of the cost offunding upto $7,500
for approved activities under Food Safety
Improvement COVID-19N/A Domestic Support https://www2.gov.bc.ca
/gov/content/industry/a
griculture-
seafood/programs/bc-
domestic-temporary-
farm-workers-covid-19-
ppe-supports-programG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)On Farm Food Safety Program-
PPE for COVID-19Eligible companies canseek funding to
acquire Personal Protective Equipment and
other approved safety supplies foruseat
their facilities, inorder tomaintain asafe
workplace and mitigate theimpacts of
COVID-19. Reimburses upto70% ofcosts
forPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) to
amaximum of$1,000 perorganization
within eligible guidelines.N/A Domestic Support http://bconfarmfoodsaf
ety.com/covid-19-
resourcesG/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)Temporary Foreign Worker 
SupportsProvided one-time funding tosupport the
Western Agriculture Labour Initiative in
ensuring access totemporary foreign
workers through coordination supports$0.05 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
Canada (British
Columbia)B.C. Farm, Fish & Food Job 
ConnectorDevelopment ofajob connector for
employers and employees$0.015 million Domestic Support N/A G/AG/GEN/167/Rev.1 21-Sep-20
17G/AG/GEN/177
Norway Compensation for crop losses 
due to shortage of seasonal 
laborDespite efforts toensure continued
movement oflabor, thetravel restrictions
imposed toreduce thespread ofCOVID-19
risked affecting farm enterprises reliant on
hired workers during harvest. Thecurrent
crop failure compensation scheme was
therefore temporarily expanded sothat
farmers experiencing harvest failures in
2020 duetoalackofseasonal labor could
apply foracompensation. Thetemporary
measure applies tofarmers offruits,
berries, vegetables or potatoes.
Compensation uptoNOK 2,000,000 could
beapproved forsignificant crop failures of
more than 30% compared totheaverage
production inafive‑year period. The
application deadline was 31 October 2020.Not available yet Domestic Support Forskrift omerstatning
vedproduksjonssvikt i
plante- og
honningproduksjon 
Forskrift omsatser for
og beregning av
erstatning ved
produksjonssvikt i
plante- og
honningproduksjon G/AG/GEN/172 11-Nov-20
Norway Certain adjustments to the 
scheme for investment aid for 
rural development purposesAdjustments tothescheme forinvestment
aidforrural development purposes. Fora
temporary period until 31December 2020,
investment aidcould exceed themaximum
ceilings ofNOK 2,000,000 and35% oftotal
costestimates iftheproject candocument
significantly higher costs orreduced
liquidity asaconsequence oftheCOVID-19
pandemic andfalling exchange rateofthe
Norwegian Krona. Not available yet Domestic Support Forskrift ommidler til
investering og
bedriftsutvikling i
landbruketG/AG/GEN/172 11-Nov-20
Australia International Freight 
Assistance MechanismAtemporary emergency measure that
responds tothecollapse ofinternational
airfreight capacity inandoutofAustralia
asaresult oftheCOVID-19 pandemic.
IFAM wasestablished inApril 2020 with
$110 million infunding tohelpkeep supply
chains open. This was supported bya
further $241.9 million announced inJuly
2020. InOctober 2020, theAustralian
Government committed afurther $317.1
million toextend IFAM until themiddle of
2021. IFAM issupporting andmaintaining
vital domestic andglobal supply chains by
helping restore key airfreight routes,
ensuring theflowoftime-sensitive and/or
perishable products and vital medical
supplies critical totheongoing health
response until commercial airfreight
capacity canberestored again. Akey
feature ofIFAM isthe logistical and
administrative support forinternational
freight movements itprovides by
aggregating cargo loads, negotiating with
airlines and dealing with partner
governments tofacilitate clearances and
improve transparency offreight costs
during the pandemic. IFAM does not
provide individual funding forexporters or
importers. Users ofairfreight capacity
always paymore than pre-COVID airfreight
rates.Not agriculture-
specific; time-
sensitive and/or
perishable products
and vital medical
supplies.AUD 110 million + 
AUD 241.9 million + 
AUD 317.1 million1 April 2020 Middle 2021 Trade Facilitation Permanent Delegation
ofAustralia totheWTO
(23July2020, and25
September 2020).
Viewed at:
https://www.austrade.g
ov.au/News/News/inter
national-freight-
assistance-mechanismN/A N/A
18G/AG/GEN/177
Australia Financial counselling for small 
businesses The Australian Government on11June
2020 announced AUD4.785 million to
provide eligible small regional businesses
affected byCOVID-19 with access tofree
andconfidential financial counselling. On
17July2020, theAustralian Government
announced anadditional AUD1 million
provide small regional businesses inSouth
Australia with access tofree and
confidential financial counselling toassist
with drought, COVID-19 and bushfire
recovery.N/A AUD 4.785 million + 
AUD 1 million10 June 
202030 June 2021 Domestic Support
Permanent Delegation 
of Australia to the WTO 
(28 July 2020 and 25 
September 2020). 
Viewed 
at: https://www.ministe
r.industry.gov.au/minist
ers/michaeliacash/medi
a-releases/backing-
small-regional-
businesses-affected-
covid-19 
https://minister.awe.go
v.au/littleproud/media-
releases/%241m-rfcs-
saN/A N/A
Australia Extension of the Drought 
Community Support Initiative 
(DCSI)Anextension ofRound 2oftheAUD148.5
million DCSI. Will include payments to
eligible farming households indrought-
affected communities ofuptoAUD 3,000,
provided via non-government
organisations, theSalvation Army andSt.
Vincent de Paul Society.N/A 24 June 
202031December
2020Domestic Support Permanent Delegation
ofAustralia totheWTO
(28July2020). Viewed
at: https://minister.awe
.gov.au/littleproud/med
ia-releases/drought-
community-support-
round-2N/A N/A
Australia Farm Household Allowance 
Relief PaymentsAnextension ofthe Farm Household
Allowance Relief Payment for3months.
Theextension would provide uptoAUD2.1
million toeligible farmers andtheir families
experiencing financial hardship, nomatter
the cause (not limited to those impacted by 
COVID-19). The support can include
income support; rent assistance; a
professional financial assessment ofthe
family farm business; andfunding tohelp
develop skills, access training andpayfor
professional advice.N/A AUD 2.1 million 1 July 2020 30September
2020Domestic Support Permanent Delegation
ofAustralia totheWTO
(28July2020). Viewed
at: https://minister.awe
.gov.au/littleproud/med
ia-releases/extended-
fha-relief-payments
Australia Support forAgricultural Shows
and Field DaysAnAUD38.7 million program tohelp
agricultural show societies andfield days
recover from theeffects ofCOVID-19. The
program will provide a one-off
reimbursement to agricultural show
societies and agricultural field day
organisers toreimburse their 2020 fixed
expenses forcancelled shows andfieldday
events.; AUD100,000 for Agricultural
Shows Australia's Rural ambassador
program; andaAUD100,000 one-off grant
totheAssociation ofAgricultural Field Days
Australasia foritsannual conference andto
provide training formembers onrecovery
management planning. Applications for
grants opened on18September 2020 and
close on9October 2020 (grants tocover
events cancelled in 2020).N/A AUD 38.7 million All 
agricultural 
shows and
field days
that have
cancelled 
their event
in 2020
because of
COVID-19Allagricultural
shows and
fielddays that
have cancelled 
their event in
2020 because
of COVID-19Domestic Support Permanent Delegation
ofAustralia totheWTO
(25September 2020).
Viewed at:
https://minister.awe.go
v.au/littleproud/media-
releases/support-for-
agricultural-field-days N/A N/A
19G/AG/GEN/177
Singapore Declaration on Trade in 
Essential Goods for 
Combatting the COVID-19 
PandemicSingapore andNew Zealand launched the
Declaration onTrade inEssential Goods for
Combatting the COVID-19 Pandemic
("Declaration") on15Apr2020. Under the
Declaration, both economies agree to
eliminate tariffs, refrain from imposing
export prohibitions or restrictions as well as 
expedite themovement through seaand
airports foralistofessential goods
including medical, hygiene, pharmaceutical
andagriculture products. Thepurpose of
theDeclaration istofacilitate trade in
these essential products andensure that
they continue toflow freely totheir
intended destinations during theCOVID-19
global pandemic.Trade Facilitation WTO Notification
G/C/W/77716 April
2020
Singapore National Single Window 
(NSW)Singapore has already putinplace a
National Single Window (NSW) since 1989
thathasputusingood stead during the
COVID-19 situation.Singapore’s NSW
provides asingle platform forSingapore’s
trade andlogistics community tofulfil all
import, export andtranshipment related
regulatory requirements. All customs
declarations canbesubmitted electronically
viatheNSW prior tothearrival ofthe
goods, andtraders arenotified when the
permit application isapproved orrejected.
This minimises face-to-face interactions
without delaying processing times and
allows fees and taxes tobeprocessed
electronically.Trade Facilitation https://www.customs.g
ov.sg/businesses/nation
al-single-
window/tradenet  
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