The Ministry of Agriculture has proposed, for the 2025 application year, a total budget of over RON 918 million for Transitional National Aid (ANT), financed from the state budget and integrated into the CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027. The measure aims to support both the crop and livestock sectors in a context marked by high input costs and market volatility.

The distribution of funds indicates a strong focus on livestock, which is allocated approximately RON 610 million, while the crop sector benefits from around RON 308 million. In the crop sector, the largest share of funding is directed to arable land, while specific crops (tobacco, sugar beet, hops, flax and hemp) receive limited shares.

In the livestock sector, support is concentrated primarily on cattle and sheep/goats, with significant allocations for beef and dairy cattle, respectively for sheep and goats. The budget structure confirms the priority given to meat production, which attracts the largest share of livestock funding.

The final payment rates per hectare and per head of animal will be established by APIA based on the declared eligible areas and livestock numbers. Payments will begin following approval of the Government Decision, with the timetable influenced by the adoption of the state budget, which may generate delays in 2026.

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