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...
EU acknowledges the humble kolokassi as a Cypriot product
The European Commission has approved the addition of the Sotira kolokassi or Cyprus taro to the list of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected...
Former US Secretary of State Albright in Cyprus for RES talks
The US is showing keen interest in investing in renewable energy sources (RES) in Cyprus, Agriculture Minister Nikos Kouyialis said on Wednesday following a meeting...
Cyprus set to lock in EU support for citrus sector
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis is set to lock in additional EU support for the local citrus trees sector and agriculture in general in Brussels, as...
Cyprus in final stages of halloumi/hellim PDO
Agriculture minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Thursday Cyprus was in final negotiations with the registration of halloumi/hellim as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product,...
Reservoirs only one quarter full but no cuts to domestic supply, minister says
Though the water situation is serious, the drinking supply will not be cut, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Thursday. Water levels in the island’s...
Minister pledges probe into chemtrails
Agriculture and Environment Minister Nicos Kouyialis has pledged that the government will look into the alleged spraying of chemtrails in Cypriot skies, following demands by...
Minister pledges support for beekeepers
By Angelos Anastasiou Cypriot beekeepers absorbed 98 per cent of the approved funding in the 2014-16 national apiculture programme, and the new one – from...
Cyprus still waiting for halloumi PDO developments
Cyprus has not yet been officially informed whether there have been objections filed against the registration of halloumi/hellim as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)...
Minister promises more dialogue for Akamas plan
By Evie Andreou AGRICULTURE minister Nicos Kouyialis told the House Environment committee on Friday that he will launch a dialogue with all stakeholders as regards...
Cyprus to get €4.8 million from EU fruit and milk school subsidy schemes
Cyprus is due to receive a total of €4.8 million from the EU fruit, vegetable and milk school subsidy schemes over the next six years,...