Akamas plan ‘realises a 30-year dream’
The latest plan for the management, development and exploitation of the Akamas National Park was presented by the agriculture ministry on Thursday. The presentation was...
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis
Cheesemakers fear EU PDO approval will hit halloumi exports
Agriculture minister Nicos Kouyialis has said EU approval of halloumi as a Cyprus Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is due shortly despite some local...
Agricultural sector flourishing, says minister
The latest statistics suggest a bright future not just for Cyprus’ economy but also for the local primary economic sector, which shows annual leaps...
Cyprus aims to lure tourists with traditional gastronomy
THE government is prioritising the promotion of traditional produce, dishes and wines, Agriculture minister Nicos Kouyialis said at a tourism conference on Friday. “With the...
Measures for dairy industry ‘will pay off,’ says minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Nicos Kouyialis believes that the government measures to boost the production of sheep and goats’ milk will pay off and called on the...
Agriculture minister denies falling for fake Trump halloumi tweet
It’s hard to tell who is trolling whom online these days. It seems agriculture minister Nicos Kouyialis fell victim to ‘fake news’ on Thursday when,...
Grains commission fate unclear, as it is no longer viable
AGRICULTURE Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Friday that despite there being no final decision yet as to whether the Grains Commission will close down, he could...
Cabinet OKs free ‘bluetongue’ vaccine for farm animals
The Cabinet has approved the administration of a free vaccine against the bluetongue disease to around half a million sheep, goats and cattle, Agriculture Minister...
Minister denies seeking water from Turkey
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis on Monday denied that drought-stricken Cyprus has asked Turkey for water. “Cyprus has not asked, nor does it intend to ask,...
Halloumi producers taken to task for using too much cow’s milk
Once halloumi cheese is registered as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), exports risk dropping by 60 per cent as there will not be...
