Cyprus preparing request to register ‘red potato’ as a PDO
After the success halloumi registration as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product, the government is already preparing an official request to register the island’s...
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Minister underlines state support for agriculture
The national plan for developing mountainous areas sims to combat urbanisation, support the agriculture sector and encourage young people to live in rural area, Agriculture...
Food crisis: are we ready for it?
With the UN warning of global famine, Cyprus is taking a ‘wait and see’ approach to food security With the UN warning this week...
Neophytou calls for state support to boost food production
Ruling Disy leader and presidential candidate, Averof Neophytou, on Sunday called for subsidies for producers with the highest costs as part of the support package...
New programme for a sustainable marine and fisheries sector
Agriculture Minister Kostas Kadis on Thursday presented the Operational Programme for marine, fisheries and aquaculture for 2021-2027, a paper indicating projects that will be co-financed...
Grape production plummets by 93 per cent
Cypriot grape production has collapsed by 93 per cent over the last 30 years, as the island has shifted from being a grape exporter to...
Five key questions to answer about resilient and sustainable food systems
By Jonathan Smith Food systems are highly complex and interconnected. If our grocery stores and kitchens are to have a future with packed shelves, we...
Potatoes fall victim to war and weather
A series of late frosts will cost potato producer Avraam Venizelos dear Sitting at Peristerona’s kafeneio just opposite the church of St Barnabas and Hilarion,...
Support coming for animal breeders to help ensure food security
The agriculture ministry is working on proposals to support livestock breeders that will go to the cabinet for approval the soonest possible, the ministry said...
Isolated Cyprus hit especially hard by crisis Kadis tells EU
Cyprus, due to its geographical location, is faced with increased difficulties in the supply of food and raw materials, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said during...
