Up to 56 organic farms plant more than 2,400 climate-resistant fruit trees in two years
This initiative, promoted by Apaema and funded by the Mallorca Preservation Foundation, allows farmers to establish new plantations with minimal financial investment.
A total of 56 organic farms in Mallorca have planted 2,424 fruit trees during the first two years of the 'Mallorca en Fruit' project. This initiative, promoted by Apaema and funded by the Mallorca Preservation Foundation, allows farmers to establish new plantations with minimal financial investment, while simultaneously strengthening the resilience of organic agriculture by prioritizing projects that use local varieties adapted to climate change. The main objective of the project "is to stimulate and promote fruit tree projects rather than simply focusing on the number of trees planted," explain sources at Apaema. The financial contributions are intended as a catalyst for launching productive activities that can ultimately expand. All of this is aimed at "recovering and ensuring a future for the production and marketing of local fruit, which is clearly in decline."
The species most planted during these two editions have been olive trees (846), carob trees (361), almond trees (325), pomegranate trees (165), fig trees (138), apricot trees (127), and plum trees (125), within a Mediterranean climate.
All of this has been carried out "on farms in different parts of the island, which contributes to productive diversification, the economic viability of the farms, and the recovery of species and varieties adapted to the territory." The project "also fills an existing gap in aid for tree replanting, especially in the case of small and medium-sized organic farms."
Third edition
Following the positive results achieved, Apaema and Mallorca Preservation are now launching the third edition of the project. The call for applications is aimed at Apaema members who manage farms registered with the CBPAE (Central Board of Protected Areas of Mallorca), and offers a grant of €30 per tree, with a minimum of 20 trees and a maximum of 50 per property. The grant covers almost the entire cost of planting, including the tree, stakes, protective coverings, and planting hole. Interested farms can submit their applications until January 11, 2026, and planting must be completed before March 1, 2027. The call prioritizes projects planting 50 trees or more to promote professionalization within the sector.
