Foot and mouth samples test negative
All laboratory samples examined so far in connection with Cyprus’s recent foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak have tested negative, offering the strongest…
Category: Agriculture
Farmers’ Group Objects to New Animal Culls but Welcomes Other Measures
A livestock farmers’ association in Cyprus said Tuesday it is satisfied with most of the government’s decisions on managing foot-and-mouth…
President rejects claims of poor coordination on foot-and-mouth issue
President Nikos Christodoulides says he will take the initiative to speak both publicly and directly with those affected by the…
Deep concern over the worsening impact of foot‑and‑mouth
Five agricultural organizations have written to the president expressing deep concern over the worsening impact of foot‑and‑mouth disease on the…
Talks continue between veterinary services and livestock farmers over foot‑and‑mouth response
Consultations between the Veterinary Services and livestock farmers on next steps in managing the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak are continuing. Representatives of…
Farm Groups Report Progress After Meeting Agriculture Minister
Farm organizations met Tuesday with the agriculture minister to discuss compensation for the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak and milk‑quota rules for halloumi.…
Cyprus reports 116 livestock units hit by foot‑and‑mouth disease
The number of livestock units affected by foot‑and‑mouth disease in Cyprus has risen to 116, the Agriculture Ministry. On Friday,…
Cyprus approves €35.6 million compensation package for livestock farmers
The Cabinet has approved a €35.6 million compensation and support package for livestock farmers hit by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, Agriculture…
Cypriot livestock group awaits cabinet decision on compensation
The “Voice of Livestock Farmers” organization has said it is awaiting cabinet decisions on compensation levels for producers hit by…
Livestock Farmers Announce May 8 Protest at Rizoelia Roundabout
A group of livestock farmers will hold a protest on Friday, May 8, gathering at 11 a.m. at the Rizoelia…