Larnaca municipality hosted a meeting on Monday to discuss how to deal with the stench of manure that has overpowered local residents, an announcement said on Monday.

The municipalities of Livadia, Dromolaxia-Meneou and other authorities were all present at the meeting.

They all that to deal with the smell of the manure, checks on those farmers not implementing the municipal rules, which include making the soil absorb the manure as soon as it is placed instead of 24 hours, will increase.

They also agreed to reevaluate the current law and look into fining farmers and livestock farmers more for violating the law.

The municipal authorities decided that a specific time in October will be set aside for the laying of manure, and that local authorities will need to be informed by farmers about their plans for their fields.